Horticulture Apprentice - Community Gardens and Habitat

Northern Ireland Environment Link; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers in Derry/Londonderry are seeking a Trainee for Brooke Park. This fixed-term post provides learning and skill development in horticulture and environmental tasks, supporting the I Can Grow project and other community initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience by building planters, growing vegetables, assisting in project planning, and helping to manage gardens and habitats across local sites.

Qualifications

• Temporary role to gain work experience in horticulture; no prior experience required.
• Experience in horticulture and growing plants or vegetables is helpful.
• Experience of working with volunteers and the public is helpful.
• Full driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the I Can Grow Project by building planters and delivering plants to households.
• Support the local TCV Derry team in delivering practical environmental projects and lead volunteers.
• Assist in planning projects, including materials and tools preparation.
• Help create and maintain gardens for schools and communities.
• Assist in habitat management work on bogs, woodlands, wetlands and dunes.
• Support staff to deliver projects and learning events to communities and schools.
• Learn about health and safety and attend training sessions.
• Learn about horticulture and environmental practices.

Skills

Horticulture

Growing vegetables/plants

Volunteer coordination

Job description

The Conservation Volunteers in Derry/Londonderry are seeking a Trainee for Brooke Park. This fixed-term post provides learning and skill development in horticulture and environmental tasks, supporting the I Can Grow project and other community initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience by building planters, growing vegetables, assisting in project planning, and helping to manage gardens and habitats across local sites.