Volunteer Officer Horticulture

St Werburghs City Farm
St Werburghs City Farm
Salary: 
£24,702 (pro rata) per annum
Closing Date: 
Sunday, 5 January, 2025 - 23:45
Contract Type: 
Permanent
Hours: 
Part Time
Hours: 
6 hours per week (Tuesdays 10 am – 4 pm)
Location: 
Bristol
Contract Details: 
Permanent
Details of Role: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our expanding Adult Skills & Wellbeing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering seasonal gardening sessions using organic techniques. The role involves engaging adult volunteers, many of whom are referred through social prescribing or are facing challenges such as mental health issues or loneliness. Your work will foster an inclusive, welcoming space where participants can develop skills, feel valued, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

If you’re collaborative, well-organised, and committed to inclusion, we’d love to hear from you. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented or minority groups, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.

Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,702 (pro rata) per annum
Hours: 6 hours per week (Tuesdays 10 am – 4 pm)
Location: Propagation Place, St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol (dog-friendly workplace)
Interview dates: w/c 13th of January 2025
Start date: end of February/beginning of March 2025

Recruitment Q&A drop-in: 10am –11am, 10th December at St Werburghs City Farm
Please note, we won’t be able to discuss any details about individual applications or your suitability. Please contact volunteers@swcityfarm.co.uk if you would like to book an online appointment instead.

How to Apply: 

We encourage you to take a moment to read through the full job description to get a clear understanding of the role. When you're ready, download and save the application form to your computer (please avoid filling it out directly in Google Drive). Before submitting your application, don't forget to complete the Equalities Monitoring form.

We're excited to hear from you!

Full Job Description 
Application Form
Equalitis Monitoring Form 

Contact Email: 
office@swcityfarm.co.uk
Contact Phone: 
01179428241
Postal Address: 
Watercress Road BS2 9YJ