The Riverside Centre in the heart of Newport is looking for a volunteer gardener to maintain our grounds, beds and borders; this position would suit either an individual happy to work alone, or friends or couples looking to volunteer together.
The Riverside Centre is home to Community Action Isle of Wight; an island based charity providing services and support to communities and charities across the island, and The Riverside Centre helps funds these projects through its venue hire and functions.
In this role, you will have the flexibility to develop the planting in the borders around the building and have creative control to plan and grow the many and varied beds, (there is also the option to utilise our allotment area). Some beds simply require routine maintenance, others are a blank canvass; the Riverside Centre is also keen to develop wildlife friendly planting schemes; we also have a number of mature trees and shrubs.
As a charity we support the idea of making use of what we have, reusing and recycling, making do and mending and will happily accept plant donations.
This position is all year round, and requires a minimum of 4 hours a week on days and at times to suit you. You will report to the Operations Manager, and have the assistance of staff and volunteers as and when required, for example with heavy lifting.
All expenses are covered and tools are provided. Free onsite parking and wifi, and unlimited tea and biscuits.
If this role sounds like something you would enjoy and benefit from; please telephone Catherine on 539372 for an informal chat.
