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Volunteer Days At HOPE

Throughout the growing months we will be holding drop in Volunteer days, usually on the last Saturday of each monthNext Volunteer day TBC


Join an amazing group of people who have joined us for Volunteer Days so far!

Help us keep the Garden looking its best- Fence painting, minor repairs, tidying, weeding, preparing seedlings, planting, and other seasonal tasks.

Between 10am – 2pm (weather dependent) – stay as long as you like – from half an hour to the whole day. Please dress for the weather, and wear suitable footwear.

Gloves, tools and refreshments provided.

People under 16 welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

If you have any questions about volunteering please phone 07973322457,

email enquiries@hopeorganicgarden.org.uk or pop into the shop.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Additional Volunteering Opportunities

We are always looking for regular weekly Volunteer Gardeners, shop staff and Mentors, please contact us for more details-

Mentors

We are looking for Volunteer Mentors to work 1-2-1 with our trainee gardeners enabling them to achieve their goals during their placement at the garden. Garden knowledge not as important as enthusiasm! The ability to make a regular commitment and have good people skills and nurturing skills are more important.

Shop Assistants

We are looking for people to help in our shop, serving customers and recording sales, tidying and merchandising our shop and nursery area, ensuring plants are labelled and priced. Must be able to commit to 3hrs at least one Saturday a month, but ideally weekly or fortnightly.

– Our shop is open 10am-3.45pm Wed-Sat.

Gardeners

We are currently looking for experienced gardening volunteers to join our team at the garden. Good knowledge of growing vegetables and soft fruits is required. This is an ideal an opportunity to learn about organic gardening practices. Minimum commitment would be 3 hours a week.

As part of the recruitment process both the regular positions require the completion of an application form, two references and a PVG Check. For more information please email enquiries@hopeorganicgarden.org.uk or phone 07973 322 457.

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