Tuesday Gardening Volunteer

Tuesday Gardening Volunteer, Felbrigg - VH280; Aylmerton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is seeking volunteer gardeners to help maintain the gardens and parkland at Felbrigg. Volunteers will support the gardening team, engage with visitors, and assist with seasonal projects. Ideal candidates should be passionate about gardening and able to commit to volunteering at least once a fortnight, particularly on Tuesdays. Training and equipment will be provided, along with travel expense reimbursements.

Benefits

Induction and training provided

Travel expense reimbursement

Remote access to volunteer resources

Qualifications

• Passion for gardening and nature.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication skills to engage with visitors.

Responsibilities

• Support gardening tasks to maintain visual appeal.
• Be a friendly presence for visitors.
• Assist with seasonal gardening projects.

Job description

Overview

Role: If you love gardens, you’ll know they need a lot of care and attention. Volunteer gardeners do practical work to help keep the gardens and parkland at Felbrigg in peak condition and looking eye catching. You will be helping the gardening and estate team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden looking its best. Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions. Helping with projects like new planting, clearing overgrown areas and other seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the gardening and estate team with everyday practical gardening tasks to keep the garden looking its best.
• Be a friendly face for visitors and answer questions.
• Assist with projects such as new planting, clearing overgrown areas and other seasonal tasks.
• Adhere to health and safety and evacuation procedures; help ensure the site runs smoothly and safely.
• Be part of a team that may need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Volunteer Experience & Benefits

• Induction, training, and equipment provided; reasonable adjustments made to help you perform the role well and safely.
• Expenses offered to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Remote access to support, news and rotas via the volunteer website.

Time commitment

Available at least once a fortnight; we are currently only looking for volunteers to help us out on Tuesdays.

About the organisation

At the National Trust we protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside, and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers, and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website