Set in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, the outdoor spaces around Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are one of the features which make the museum such a great place to visit.
We’re looking for a group of enthusiastic volunteers to join the gardening team- particularly to help maintain the vegetable cottage garden.
General gardening experience is useful, although there is opportunity to learn under the guidance of the fellow volunteer team. You will need to be happy working outdoors in different weather conditions.
Volunteering takes place at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Gressenhall, Dereham, NR20 4DR, on the main museum site and adjacent farm.
Tools, equipment and PPE will be provided.
What's involved?
Gardening volunteers meet every Wednesday from around 10am to midday or early afternoon. Individuals or small teams take responsibility for a specific area and and make decisions about it in partnership with other volunteers and the museum curator.
Tasks involve all aspects of caring for a garden;
- planting and sowing seeds
- watering, weeding
- pruning
- composting
- general maintenance.
Volunteers may also wish to talk to visitors about the gardens and let them know what plants they can see.
Why get involved?
Our gardening volunteers play a vital role in keeping the site looking its best by caring for flower beds, wildlife gardens and historically-inspired vegetable gardens. This role is an opportunity to exercise those green fingers and get creative with ideas of how to nurture and improve the space.
Volunteers will be helping the museum to keep our gardens accessible for visitors and will overall help us offer a better visitor experience across the site.
You will receive training and support from staff.
How to get involved?
- Sign up or Log in
- You will need to complete an application form and provide references.
- There will be an informal interview and potential volunteers will have opportunity to attend a taster session before committing to the role.
This role does not normally require a DBS check. If volunteers begin to lead groups or work with school or community groups more a DBS check may be required. This will be assessed as the role develops.
Ideal Skill
- Gardening