Community Growing Space: Chadwell Volunteer

Volunteer Centre Harlow; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community initiative to maintain a community garden in Chadwell St Mary. This role is perfect for those looking to gain gardening experience while working alongside local volunteers. You will engage in hands-on tasks such as seed sowing, creating supportive structures for climbing plants, and using protective measures against frost. The produce grown will contribute to the local community pantry, making a positive impact. Flexible volunteering hours are available, allowing you to participate when the library is open. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your community.

Benefits

Training provided

Volunteers covered by insurance

Flexible volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Previous gardening experience helpful but not essential.
• Support provided to learn new gardening skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community garden alongside local volunteers.
• Sow seeds and create structures for climbing plants.

Skills

Gardening experience

Knowledge of plant care

Job description

Community Growing Space: Chadwell Volunteer

To support in maintaining a community garden and growing space alongside other local volunteers and staff. Tasks will include:

1. Seed sowing in a polytunnel or directly into beds
2. Creating growing structures to support climbing plants
3. Using cloches and fleeces to protect against frost and extend the season

The produce will be shared between the gardening group and can be used to contribute to the local community pantry.

Skills

Previous experience in gardening or growing would help but is not essential for this role. We are here to support those who would like to expand their knowledge and learn new skills.

• Suitable for under 18s (Ideally 16 plus, but younger applicants will be considered)
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

This is flexible but volunteers must be available when the library is open.

Availability Details

The library opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and also on a Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

Location

Chadwell Library,
Brentwood Road,
Chadwell St Mary,
Essex,
RM16 4JP