Allotment Volunteer

Allotment Volunteer

Location: Belburn Allotments, Darlington
Schedule: 3 hours per week, every Thursday
Training: Access to Waythrough's training platform, LearningKind, 1 day Induction Workshop prior to start

About the Role

Allotment Volunteers will support the running of a weekly allotment group, providing a friendly, welcoming face to participants and offering guidance on gardening and sustainable living practices.

Responsibilities

• Help with setting up and packing away before and after each session
• Provide support and guidance on all things allotment and gardening related, including season appropriate planting and plant care
• Suggest how to cook the produce and share potential recipes

Qualifications & Personal Qualities

• Interest in gardening and the outdoors
• Knowledge of planting, growing and cooking seasonal produce
• Professional, honest and committed
• Basic IT skills - some e Learning based training will be required

Benefits

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Free induction and role specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunity to meet new people and develop confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support personal or career development
• Inclusion and accessibility - adjustments can be made to enable fair participation

Equal Opportunities

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.