Allotment Volunteer

No previous experience is required but you must be enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy working outside.  Full support will be given by our sessional staff. Typical tasks and activities include: 

• Maintaining our community allotment and ensuring it is clean and tidy.  
• Carrying out small maintenance and repair jobs on the allotment.  
• Helping with planting and harvesting of produce  
• Assisting with composting and soil maintenance.  
• Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the allotment. 

The above list is not exhaustive, and volunteers may be asked to take on other tasks to support and assist the smooth running of the allotment. 

Volunteers should wear suitable clothing/footwear for the garden and wear gardening gloves. 

What skills do I need?

Interest in gardening  

• Committed to Policies, Procedures, Mission, Vision and Values of the Dig It Community Allotment • Being respectful of all other volunteers, staff, allotment holders and visitors on site 

Interests

• Employment, Education and Training
• Environment

Activities

• Gardening
• Practical Skills