01905 779115
Garden Volunteer - Witley Court and Gardens
English Heritage
Location
Time Commitment
Contact Details
Witley Court and Gardens, Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT
Long Term, Weekly
Volunteer Enquiries
03703 331181
About the Role
We are looking for people to join our garden volunteer team, to assist with the presentation and maintenance of the gardens and undertake specific garden projects when required at Witley Court Gardens.
Your time will be spent assisting the garden team with both general and season-specific horticultural tasks such as assisting with the change-over of formal bedding schemes (twice a year), pruning/maintenance of the rhododendron collection, woodland and ecological work.
We have sessions available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the year. We would like to see you weekly if available. Shifts are a full day starting at 8.30am or half day and shorter shifts 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Please confirm when you apply, which day/s and shift/s you are available or would prefer to volunteer.
For further information and to register please follow this link:
https://english-heritage.rosterfy.uk/roles/esAtzGbmqU1RSai62QcSYOi0brChDn
Skills and Qualifications
Skills and experience
A basic level of horticultural knowledge
An interest in horticulture and working outdoors
An interest in working in the historic environment
To be flexible and enthusiastic
The ability to work as part of a team and on your own
The ability to undertake physical work for a period of time
Full training and support will be provided to help you settle into your role, you will receive;
A site and role induction with your dedicated Volunteer Manager and/or a member of the gardens team
Role-specific training with Head Gardener/Garden Supervisor
Provision of appropriate tools and Personal Protective Equipment, as well as instruction on how to use them
All relevant health & safety training
About the Organisation
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.
Witley Court
Discover the secrets and stories of a lost world at this magnificent country house. Built in the 17th century and remodelled in Victorian times, disaster struck in 1937 when a fire ripped through the Italianate building.
Today it’s the perfect place for a family adventure, with dramatic ruins, beautiful gardens and wild woodlands waiting to be explored. There’s even an amazing play area for children inspired by nature, with a tree house, wobbly bridge and outdoor musical instruments.