As a Garden Volunteer at the Museum of Farnham, you will help us care for our beautiful walled garden.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with horticultural tasks such as deadheading, pruning, weeding, planting, watering, potting, collecting and sowing seed
- Interact with visitors and explain the significance of the garden and its plants
- Supervise the garden and follow health and safety procedures
Training will be embedded in the role, and you will work alongside the Museum Operations Manager and Collections and Exhibitions Officer to ensure you feel confident in carrying out the tasks you are involved in.
Commitment:
Our Garden Volunteer team meet on Thursdays weekly throughout the year, 10am-1pm (approximately).
Skills
Prior experience of gardening is not needed for this role.
This voluntary position would ideally suit those who enjoy working as part of a team, working outside, has the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers and the public and has a love for nature.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Not reimbursed but parking permits are issued to volunteers to enable them to park for free - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Our Garden Volunteer team meet on Thursdays weekly throughout the year, 10am-1pm (approximately).
Location
38 West Street
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DX
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