Allotment Volunteers

Location: Pershore

Purpose of the role:
Our allotment volunteer visit our allotment in Pershore on a regular basis to maintain and help develop our successful allotment. They may also be asked to assist clients with gardening at the allotment, including demonstrating various gardening techniques.

What will I get out of it?
• You will meet new people.
• It give you a place to be out in the fresh air.
• You will have the satisfaction of growing and maintaining a healthy allotment.
• Gardening is good for your mental and physical health.
• You will be given full training on assisting clients.
• You will have the opportunity to attend other Age UK H&W training courses for free like Dementia Awareness training.
• You will be helping to support people across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
• You will be part of a close knit team of volunteers and staff.

What is required of me?
• An interest or passion for gardening.
• Our Allotment volunteers are required to have a patient and understanding attitude when they are helping to support clients.
• We require our allotment volunteers to maintain the allotment on a regular basis. Don’t worry if you are not well or are on holiday, we can always arrange cover for you.

Can you help? We're looking for a Pershore Allotment Lead Volunteer!

Hours: 2 hours a week

Basis: Volunteer

Base: Pershore Allotment, Pershore

Description: To become a lead volunteer for the group. To be a key holder to the shed and to possibly lead on horticultural activities. To possibly undergo any relevant training.

If you are interested in any of the volunteer roles mentioned above then please to refer to the contact details at the bottom of the page.

As a volunteer at Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire you will recieve a full induction, including our in-house certificated Bitesize training, and a DBS check where necessary.

For more information please email allotment@ageukhw.org.uk or call 0800 008 6077