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We are looking for volunteers to support the Seeds of Change project at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum, which is being supported by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
The funding will support the creation of a new permaculture demonstration garden on the museum farm. This will provide a fantastic resource for teaching people about sustainable horticulture inspired by historic approaches to growing food.
The museum team are looking for new volunteers to help develop and maintain the garden. The new garden will be created in the beautiful setting of the museum farm, which is home to rare breed animals including working Suffolk Punch horses, Norfolk Horn Sheep and Large Black pigs. Nature walks take in wildflower meadows and the bio-diverse chalk stream habitat of the Wendling Beck.
What's involved?
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about gardening, nature and the environment. Working as part of a team the volunteers will help to create and maintain the new garden.
The schedule of activities is under development, but the main activity is likely to take place on a set day each week. While activities will spread across the year the busiest periods are likely to be during the spring and summer time.
Tasks will involve all aspects of caring for a small garden; planting and sowing seeds, watering, weeding, pruning, composting and general maintenance. Volunteers may also wish to talk to visitors about the garden and let them know what plants they can see.
General gardening experience would be welcome but not essential as training will be given.
Volunteering takes place at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Gressenhall, Dereham, NR20 4DR
Tools, equipment and PPE will be provided.
Why get involved?
This is an exciting opportunity to help the museum develop and maintain a new garden in the beautiful setting of our farm.
The volunteers will be supported and supervised by the museums Environment Hub Officer.
Gressenhall has a wonderful community of volunteers which you would be part of, including opportunities for regular get-togethers, training and opportunities to volunteers in other areas should you wish.
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.