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Role Details

Title

Co-organiser of the community garden

Organisation

Beecholme Community Garden

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What you will be doing

The Beecholme Community Garden is looking for a person that enjoys being in a group of diverse people, enjoys the natural world in its many aspects and would like to commit for the stability of all this.

We need somebody happy to attend weekly on Sundays afternoon to help to organise the tasks for others and
to do gardening also. Having experience in gardening would be good but not fundamental as training will be
provided for as long as needed. A journal will be kept to help with the organisation. The normal tasks involve tending the compost, repotting plants, weeding, watering, training plants, sowing, hoeing and so on. There is
no pressure to do a specific amount of work. Currently the time will be 2 till 6 .

Activities

Gardening,Marketing, PR & Media,Volunteer Management,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work

Skills & Attributes

Cleaning & Tidying, Gardening, Managing People, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

It is important the volunteer enjoys meeting new people regularly , is naturally welcoming and also able to set boundaries when needed.

What is in it for you

Gardening experience and the chance of doing own experimentation. Possibility of developing a long term project according to personal interests. Possibility of promoting the garden in different forums and meeting other organisations. Develop creative projects for garden users and other groups. Experience meeting people in a variety of settings. Wild plant identification and foraging. Supportive atmosphere, friendship and reliability.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Raul Couselo

Role Address

Beecholme Estate, Lea Bridge Road

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E5 8NR

Directions

Once at Lea Bridge roundabout, Clapton, take the Lea Bridge road down on the left side and take first foot path on the left to the Millfields park. The garden is few meters away on the left again.

Number of volunteers required

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