Gardening Volunteer

As a Gardening Volunteer, you will be part of a small gardening team who help with the upkeep and development of the gardens enjoyed by children, young people, families, visitors and colleagues at Chailey Heritage Foundation.

What you will do

• Hand weeding, hoeing, raking, staking, deadheading, tying-in plants and cutting back the flower and shrub borders
• Division and propagation of plants and planting
• Watering and feeding plants, trees and shrubs
• Mulching and manuring borders.

What you will bring:

• Be passionate about horticulture
• Some knowledge and experience of gardening
• Enjoy working as part of team
• Like being outdoors
• Motivated to enhance the gardens for the Chailey Heritage community

What we will provide

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Induction training and other learning relevant to your role
• Support through the Volunteer Lead Gardener and the Volunteer Coordinator
• Reasonable expenses
• Gloves and tools
• Free tea and coffee!