Allotment volunteer
Allotment of Refuge - Action for Refugees in Lewisham
Support the Allotment of Refuge food project, working with people with a lived experience of migration or seeking asylum.
AFRIL’s Allotment of Refuge is an integrated group of growers both with and without lived experience of migration. The Allotment provides a weekly wellbeing space where people can come together to learn about food growing, learn new skills and enjoy a shared lunch. The Allotment also grows crops which are distributed at AFRIL’s Foodbank. Our volunteers are crucial in supporting AFRIL staff to obtain the best outcomes for AFRIL's clients, and this role will provide you with an opportunity to see a hands-on outdoor project, learn about growing and gain valuable insight into the immigration system and its many challenges.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Gardening
Gardening, Language Skills
Essential: ● Commitment to the empowerment of refugee and migrant communities ● Ability to work sensitively and discreetly with vulnerablised people ● Commitment to AFRIL’s values and ability to work within AFRIL’s established policies and processes ● A friendly demeanor and the ability to make people feel welcome ● Commitment to undergo continued training ● Interest in horticultural projects or projects which focus on growing, agriculture or climate change. Desired: ● Understanding or lived experience of the asylum process or immigration system ● Experience of working within refugee and migrant communities ● A working understanding of safeguarding frameworks ● Ability to speak additional languages
As an Allotment Volunteer at AFRIL you will: ● Gain experience in a small, dynamic migrant charity with established trust in the migrant community ● Work within an experienced, friendly team committed to improving the lives of AFRIL members in a holistic and safe way ● Gain and/or develop knowledge of food growing and sustainable gardening practices ● Develop experience of supporting groups and community activities, and understand the positive impact such activities can have on vulnerablised groups ● Develop an understanding of the UK immigration system ● Access training sessions with AFRIL ● Establish connections and experience within the charity sector ● References can be provided for people who volunteer for 6 months
6 months
SE23
One Tree Hill Allotments Honor Oak Park
To locate our gate (there are 3), if you're coming from the Overground station, walk up the hill on Honor Oak Park, towards Peckham. Our gate is on the right just before the steps up to St Augustine church (but do not go up the steps - the gate is on the road).
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