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Title

Rooting for Wildlife: Luton

Organisation

Groundwork East

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Website

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/hubs/east/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Help us create a safe outdoor space for River Bank Primary School in Luton.

Working together, we will clear scrubs and brambles, remove some non-native species and branches, clear rubbish, plant native woodland plants, and repair a fence.

Dates:
November 6th & 20th, 11 am–1 pm, and 27th, 2-4 pm
December 12th & 18th, 11 am–1 pm
January 8th, 15th & 22nd,11 am–1 pm
February 5th & 19th, 11 am-1 pm

For over 18's only
Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor gardening (where possible steel-toe cap boots and gloves)

Activities

Community Work,Gardening,Environmental,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Gardening

Skills Description

Gardening experience preferred, but support, trained staff and supervision for 18+ is available. Skills required: Using small hand tools, rubbish collection, some power tools may be used.

What is in it for you

Come and meet like-minded people, help create an outdoor learning space for local school children, enjoy the outdoors, with tangible results

Time Commitment

Min. one 2 hour session

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Kealey Henderson

Role Address

Near River Bank Primary School Abigail Close Luton

Postcode (See Google maps below)

LU3 1ND

Directions

Please park sensibly on nearby roads

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email: kealey.henderson@groundwork.org.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

People from all backgrounds for as little or as much time as they can donate. As this activity takes place outside on uneven ground, good mobility is required to undertake the gardening tasks.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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