London Museum of Water and Steam - Gardening
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The London Museum of Water and Steam is a historic building offering a fun and educational day out for families that want to learn more about London's water supply, the site, its people, and the pumping engines. The organisation has the world’s largest collection of stationary steam pumping engines and a Waterworks Gallery that traces the development of London’s clean water supply.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will ensure that the museum and its grounds are welcoming, well-presented, and safe for all through planting, pruning, and overall maintenance of the outdoor space. As a Gardner, you will learn a set of skills such as plant knowledge, soil management, pruning and trimming, and landscaping design.
Typical duties include:
- Removing weeds and unwanted plants to maintain the health and aesthetics of the garden
- Grass cutting, pruning, and weeding
- Gutter clearing, leaf collecting, and drain clearing
- Welcoming visitors to the site and helping when needed
Please note, the Brunel Volunteers team would like you to commit to a minimum of 2-3 months.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript