Kearsney Parks Orchard Volunteer

Outline of the role

As an orchard volunteer you will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting, the work will include:

• pruning and general maintenance of the orchard
• maintaining the meadow grass
• creating and nurturing compost flowers
• mixing seed in lawn areas
• planting wildflower seeds
• creating wildlife habitats

Time

Flexible time commitment. Ideally volunteers should be available for one day a month but this may increase over the summer months.

Skills and experience required

• interest in our parks and the great outdoors
• enthusiastic about maintaining Kearsney Parks
• flexibility to carry out a variety of tasks, there is a need to spend time out of doors in all weathers, although spring and summer are our busiest months

The benefits of the role

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• meet new people and make new friends and dedicate yourself to a rewarding role
• develop new skills and take on new challenges
• help Kearsney Parks run more smoothly and make a difference to our local parks

What Kearsney Parks will provide

In return for your valuable help we aim to ensure that volunteering for Kearsney Parks is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. We will provide:

• induction and training with ongoing support
  loan of gloves and all relevant tools and safety equipment
  refreshments
  further training where applicable

Kearsney Parks is open to volunteers from all backgrounds. Anyone who would like to get involved is welcome to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please contact kearsney.parks@dover.gov.uk