Community Garden Volunteer
Wimbledon Guild
The garden sits on a once derelict site donated to Wimbledon Guild in 1992. After sitting empty for many years, in June 2014, volunteers cleared the site of head-high brambles, laid a water pipe and erected a shed. Our volunteers follow wildlife-friendly, organic and permaculture ‘no dig’ methods and grow everything from seed, and the produce is used in our HomeFood Café.
The garden sits on a once derelict site donated to Wimbledon Guild in 1992. After sitting empty for many years, in June 2014, volunteers cleared the site of head-high brambles, laid a water pipe and erected a shed. Our volunteers follow wildlife-friendly, organic and permaculture ‘no dig’ methods and grow everything from seed, and the produce is used in our HomeFood Café. Your Responsibilities • Sow vegetables and wildflowers from seed, prick out, pot on, and plant out. • Water pots and beds, weed without digging over and sweep up leaves. • Stake and side-shooting tomatoes and tie up with b
Gardening
Conservation
Qualities We Value • Have an interest in gardening and can embrace the ‘no dig’ philosophy. • Values teamwork and maintains a positive attitude. • At ease in talking and actively listening to others. • Makes everyone feel welcome, no matter their background. • Adapts easily to changes, different tasks, and asks for help when needed. • Understands how others feel, especially in tough situations.
What You Gain • Apply or develop your existing skills and experience. • Access over 150+ optional eLearning-certified training courses. • Invited to volunteer socials throughout the year. • Support a local charity in Merton. • Enhance your CV or UCAS application. How We Support You To make sure that you’re supported and confident in your role, you will be assigned a Wimbledon Guild staff member, who you can contact if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. At your induction, you will be given the information, training, and resources you need to carry out your volunteer role. Claiming Expenses We will reimburse you for reasonable out-of-pocket travel and refreshment expenses. All expenses must be agreed upon and signed off by the Volunteer Programme Team. We will only reimburse you for the amount agreed and payment will be made by bank transfer.
You can choose to volunteer on any of the following days, either weekly, biweekly, or monthly. • Mondays (11am – 2pm) • Thursdays (11am – 2pm) • Saturdays (11am – 2pm)
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