Garden Volunteer (Thursdays)
Job description
If you love gardens you’ll know they need lots of care and attention. Our volunteers help with the upkeep, development and protection of some of the most beautiful and important gardens and parklands in the UK - so visitors and wildlife can enjoy them.What's involved?- Contributing to the current and future vision of IckworthMaintaining high presentation standards, learning about and promoting good plant health careHelping the team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden/parks looking it s best e.g. - tidying up, dead-heading, weeding and caring for bordersMaintaining garden equipment, tools and machinery used by the garden team such as, mowers, strimmers and hand toolsHelping with the planned development by e.g. planting trees and shrubsBeing a friendly face for visitors and answering any questionsBeing part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friendsHelping us deliver our commitment to sustainabilityBy getting involved you could:Join a passionate and dedicated team of gardeners and become part of Ickworth’s futureLearn more about Ickworth and the work of the National TrustEnjoy the benefits of being active outdoors surrounded by beautiful sceneryHelp preserve the gardens and create that wow factor for our visitors today and future generationsDevelop and share your own gardening skills and enjoy meeting other keen gardenersWork alongside staff and garden volunteers at special outside eventsYou’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.This role will suit you if you are:Enthusiastic about the great outdoors and enjoy some physical activityHappy to take on different tasks in every part of the garden areasInterested in learning about gardening or have skills you want to share/developPositive, friendly and approachable.Enjoy talking to people and being part of a team.Happy to volunteer outside – despite the weather!Happy to learn new skills and practises from our gardening teamPassionate about gardening and the outdoorsAll National Trust volunteers will be asked to- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.WE WANT ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS TO FEEL WELCOME AND TO HAVE AN EQUALLY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH US. SO, VOLUNTEERS WILL:- BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY INDUCTION, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS TO DO THIS ROLE WELL AND SAFELY- BE OFFERED EXPENSES TO COVER AGREED TRAVEL COSTS BETWEEN HOME AND PLACE OF VOLUNTEERING.- HAVE REMOTE ACCESS TO SUPPORT, NEWS AND ROTAS VIA OUR VOLUNTEER WEBSITEJob Type: VolunteerSalary: £0.01-£0.02 per hourBenefits:Casual dressFree or subsidised travelFree parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingTransport linksWork Location: In person
