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Volunteer Officer Horticulture

St Werburghs City Farm
Bristol

Posted: 26 Nov 2024

Deadline: 5 Jan 2025

Compensation: £24,702 (pro rata) per annum

Living Wage employer Ethnicity Confident scheme Disability Confident scheme

Paid Part-time Permanent

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our expanding Adult Skills & Wellbeing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering seasonal gardening sessions using organic techniques. The role involves engaging adult volunteers, many of whom are referred through social prescribing or are facing challenges such as mental health issues or loneliness. Your work will foster an inclusive, welcoming space where participants can develop skills, feel valued, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

If you’re collaborative, well-organised, and committed to inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented or minority groups, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.

Hours: 6 hours per week (Tuesdays 10 am – 4 pm)

Location: Propagation Place, St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol (dog-friendly workplace)

Application information

Interview dates: w/c 13th of January 2025

Start date: end of February/beginning of March 2025

Recruitment Q&A drop-in: 10am –11am, 10th December at St Werburghs City Farm

Please note, we won’t be able to discuss any details about individual applications or your suitability. Please contact volunteers@swcityfarm.co.uk if you would like to book an online appointment instead.

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