Overview
Abbey Pumping Station are looking for volunteers to join their flourishing gardening groups. The Abbey Pumping Station Group meet on Mondays.
Volunteers are required to work in the majestic grounds of Abbey Pumping Station . Willingness to work and learn is more important than gardening experience, although there are opportunities for volunteers with an interest in particular aspects of heritage gardens. Tasks include all aspects of garden maintenance. Abbey Pumping Station also has it's own allotment space and volunteers are welcome to help determine what is grown here.
Main duties
Tasks include all aspects of garden maintenance. The activities take place outside and change according to the seasons and the weather.
Skills needed
- Volunteers need to be interested in plants and gardens and have a genuine desire to work outside, doing gardening.
- Volunteers must be willing to learn new skills and techniques.
- Volunteers must be interested in working in a heritage site which is used by the public.
Additional information
You need to be 16 or over to volunteer in this role.