We have two positions available for volunteer gardener and groundskeeper , a position is available at our Benton North Farm, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EH and Claremont road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NL
Purpose of Role:
To maintain and develop the shelter grounds to create a nice environment for animals in our care.
Responsible to:
Site supervisor
Main activities:
- General maintenance of the grounds
- Grass Cutting
- Tidying up
- Maintaining trees and shrubs
- Dead heading and replanting
- Helping to create a vegetable patch
- Helping to create sensory spaces around site
- Helping with planned development of the spaces
- Keeping walkways throughout the site and paved communal areas clean with the use of a pressure washer
Time Commitment:
- To be agreed
Skills and qualifications:
- Experience of gardening and maintaining plants would be an advantage
- Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
Training and support:
- An induction is provided to all volunteers
- Regular feedback and the opportunity to contribute towards future plans for outdoor spaces
Please complete the following application form if you are interested in this volunteer position
Please note we will only be reviewing applications for the advertised roles. Thank you.