Chiswick House and Gardens - Wider Garden Volunteer
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Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is a registered charity, created jointly by English Heritage and the London Borough of Hounslow. The organisation is among the examples of 18th-century British architecture in West London and aims to conserve its historic, horticultural, and natural heritage, sustain and improve biodiversity, and support the local community’s health and well-being.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will work alongside Chiswick House and Gardens team, to conserve, restore, and enhance the gardens, for the benefit of the local community while improving biodiversity. As a Wider Garden Volunteer, you will acquire leadership, organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
Typical duties include:
- Helping with gardening tasks from weeding and watering to planting and pruning
- Maintaining horticultural standards
- Ensuring members and visitors can enjoy the garden experience
- Working as part of a team and helping create a friendly, sociable, and non-judgmental atmosphere
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