Horticulture Apprentice: Grow Vegetables, Lead Volunteers

TCV Partnership; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) in Derry/Londonderry is offering a fixed-term apprentice role focused on horticulture and community projects at Brooke Park. You will learn by doing across a wide range of activities, supporting environmental projects and volunteers.

No prior experience is required, but an interest in horticulture, growing plants or vegetables, and working with volunteers will help. A full driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the I Can Grow project by building planters, growing veg plants and delivering them to households across the borough.
• Support the local TCV Derry team in delivering practical environmental projects and help lead volunteers.
• Assist in planning projects, including preparing materials and tools.
• Create and maintain gardens for schools and communities.
• Undertake habitat management work on bogs, woodlands, wetlands and sand dunes.
• Assist staff to deliver projects and learning events to local communities and schools.
• Learn and apply health and safety standards.
• Attend training sessions to learn about horticulture and gardening.

Job description

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) in Derry/Londonderry is offering a fixed-term apprentice role focused on horticulture and community projects at Brooke Park. You will learn by doing across a wide range of activities, supporting environmental projects and volunteers.

No prior experience is required, but an interest in horticulture, growing plants or vegetables, and working with volunteers will help. A full driving licence is helpful but not essential.