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Our allotment needs a lead gardener!

by Brushstrokes

Help grow vegetables to supply to the local community.
With the support of the Brushstrokes team you will help lead the project and supervise both community and refugee volunteers who wish to work on the allotment. This will involve supervising and carrying out various gardening tasks such as tidying beds, weeding, planting vegetables, maintenance of the plot and other gardening jobs as required by adhering to Health and Safety guidelines. We welcome enquiries from volunteers who can offer some time during the day.

Organisation description

Brushstrokes supports asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants across Sandwell and West Birmingham. We run a number of services and activities to support members of our diverse community.

Address

Brushstrokes Community Project, 253 High Street
B66 3NJ Smethwick

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

Knowledge of growing
seasonal vegetables and
planting
Good communication skills
Work well in a team
Be welcoming, responsible and patient.
Willing to learn new skills.

Experience gained

• Appropriate induction and training and support from the Brushstrokes staff team
• Meet new people and work in a friendly, supportive environment.
• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses.
• Valuable experience of volunteering that you can add to your CV.
• The opportunity to run an exciting new project with the potential for the role to become a paid post.

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime
  • Weekends

Categories

  • Mainly outdoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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