Volunteer at Grozone
Everyone can volunteer at Grozone...and everyone has their own reasons for doing so.
You may want to learn new things or share your skills with others.
Maybe you want to make new friends and social contacts; or perhaps just spend some quiet time working in the garden on your own.
You might want to burn off some energy with practical physical exercise; or de-stress in a peaceful, wildlife-rich environment.
Covid-19 Secure opening arrangements
The health and wellbeing of people in our community is our top priority. Following the latest Government guidance we are open again, with new added precautions to keep everyone safe.
Whatever your own individual reasons for getting involved, there is a lot of common ground in what people get from volunteering at Grozone. That includes a sense of satisfaction from what you have achieved, feeling valued as part of a community, and making a real personal contribution that benefits others.
You can also subscribe to our volunteers mailing list
For more details, why not pop in for a chat, send us a message via our contact page, or call us on either 07841 339983 (Pete), or 01606 723168 (Andy).
We are recruiting new Volunteer Leaders:
A new and exciting volunteering opportunity at Grozone.
Do you want to work in the environmental sector but find you are lacking in experience to gain employment? Volunteering as a Volunteer Leader at Grozone Community Garden might be the answer! This is a particularly fantastic volunteer post for graduates who have left university and are wanting to gain some practical experience, but we welcome all ages (Over 18) and experience levels to this role.
We are looking at those willing to dedicate time to helping to run this amazing urban oasis, including supporting and aiding regular volunteers including those with various mental and physical disabilities, site maintenance and practical horticulture work.
Grozone is easily accessible: near to Northwich station, within walking distance of the town centre and has good nearby bus links, there is parking available at Grozone for those who drive.
Volunteer Leader Role Specification
Able to get self to Grozone Community Garden
Horticultural experience and knowledge
Friendly, calm and accepting
Willing to be trained in how to run things at Grozone
Willing to join in with a range of tasks
Able to work outside in all weathers
Able to closely follow instructions from the Grozone Staff
Must have or be willing to have a DBS check
Ideally dedicate at least one day a week but we are willing to work around other commitments
Good time keeping
Enthusiasm for working outdoors
What will you gain from becoming a volunteer leader with us?
-Practical conservation and gardening skills
-First Aid Training (if you don’t already have it)
-Experience working outdoors in all weathers
-Experience working with and managing volunteers
-Experience working with those with learning difficulties and mental health problems
-Opportunity to plan and run small scale projects within Grozone (e.g art, design, planting)
-Opportunity to assist in sessions for Under 5s
-Space and fresh air
-Chance to be part of a flag ship environmental project and work off grid
-Meeting people and making friends
-Opportunity to gain good references
-First-hand experience of the benefits of working outdoors on mood and attitude.
There will be a short, informal interview to see if you are suited to the role.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Leader or for more information please contact Caroline Rose (Grozone Development Officer) on 01606 723160 or caroline.rose@groundwork.org.uk
You may want to learn new things or share your skills with others.
Maybe you want to make new friends and social contacts; or perhaps just spend some quiet time working in the garden on your own.
You might want to burn off some energy with practical physical exercise; or de-stress in a peaceful, wildlife-rich environment.
Covid-19 Secure opening arrangements
The health and wellbeing of people in our community is our top priority. Following the latest Government guidance we are open again, with new added precautions to keep everyone safe.
Whatever your own individual reasons for getting involved, there is a lot of common ground in what people get from volunteering at Grozone. That includes a sense of satisfaction from what you have achieved, feeling valued as part of a community, and making a real personal contribution that benefits others.
You can also subscribe to our volunteers mailing list
For more details, why not pop in for a chat, send us a message via our contact page, or call us on either 07841 339983 (Pete), or 01606 723168 (Andy).
We are recruiting new Volunteer Leaders:
A new and exciting volunteering opportunity at Grozone.
Do you want to work in the environmental sector but find you are lacking in experience to gain employment? Volunteering as a Volunteer Leader at Grozone Community Garden might be the answer! This is a particularly fantastic volunteer post for graduates who have left university and are wanting to gain some practical experience, but we welcome all ages (Over 18) and experience levels to this role.
We are looking at those willing to dedicate time to helping to run this amazing urban oasis, including supporting and aiding regular volunteers including those with various mental and physical disabilities, site maintenance and practical horticulture work.
Grozone is easily accessible: near to Northwich station, within walking distance of the town centre and has good nearby bus links, there is parking available at Grozone for those who drive.
Volunteer Leader Role Specification
Able to get self to Grozone Community Garden
Horticultural experience and knowledge
Friendly, calm and accepting
Willing to be trained in how to run things at Grozone
Willing to join in with a range of tasks
Able to work outside in all weathers
Able to closely follow instructions from the Grozone Staff
Must have or be willing to have a DBS check
Ideally dedicate at least one day a week but we are willing to work around other commitments
Good time keeping
Enthusiasm for working outdoors
What will you gain from becoming a volunteer leader with us?
-Practical conservation and gardening skills
-First Aid Training (if you don’t already have it)
-Experience working outdoors in all weathers
-Experience working with and managing volunteers
-Experience working with those with learning difficulties and mental health problems
-Opportunity to plan and run small scale projects within Grozone (e.g art, design, planting)
-Opportunity to assist in sessions for Under 5s
-Space and fresh air
-Chance to be part of a flag ship environmental project and work off grid
-Meeting people and making friends
-Opportunity to gain good references
-First-hand experience of the benefits of working outdoors on mood and attitude.
There will be a short, informal interview to see if you are suited to the role.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Leader or for more information please contact Caroline Rose (Grozone Development Officer) on 01606 723160 or caroline.rose@groundwork.org.uk
