Caretaker/Groundsperson
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer/s to help cut, maintain and mark our grass pitches here at the Pavilion. We are in the process of purchasing some new equipment including a ride on lawn mower and you will of course receive training on its use.
As a valued volunteer of FHYPC, we will strive to support you to achieve your goals and get the most from your role. We hope through volunteering you can:
- Build confidence
- Learn new skills
- Gain experience for future goals or employment
- Feel a sense of achievement in helping others and making a difference
- Love and become an integral part of our community.
Expected hours are 4/5 hours per week during warmer weather, less throughout winter months
About Forest Hall Young People's Club
Forest Hall YPC is home to Forest Hall Football Club, West Allotment Celtic FC and Forest Hall Boxing Club. We are a very well established club with over 500 members and volunteers with almost 40 qualified male and female football and boxing coaches who support our main community groups.
Forest Hall FC have 20 teams of all ages, gender and ability including a soccer nursery, disability teams and senior teams including ladies all under their banner. We have recently welcomed West Allotment Celtic FC to share our newly upgraded ground who bring with them 100’s of fans each week who also enjoy our recently opened bar area and hospitality.
Forest Hall BC invite children from 6-16yrs and adults of all ability to their very popular daily training sessions and their very own home grown celebrity, Lewis ‘The Sandman’ Ritson, professional boxer is a regular in the gym.
We are inclusive, reflecting our ethos, recreation and sport for all.
The Pavilion boasts 5 well-kept pitches including a floodlit, railed senior pitch at the front of our site with covered seated and standing areas. We are also lucky enough to have an enclosed 7 a side 3G. Various other fitness and community groups also take advantage of our large hall and meeting room. Craft and games club, carpet bowls, Women’s Walking football, 12th Man fitness and well being programme with Newcastle United Foundation, and Age UK’s Friendly Faces are just a few of the regular activities. Our facilities accommodate and serve the wider community with hundreds of users passing through our doors every week, it is a hive of activity which we strive to increase and build upon.
What skills do I need?
Green fingers would be good!
Experience in using a ride on lawn mower is desired but not essential as training will be provided
Have some knowledge in grass care and gardening desired but not essential.
Have a passion for the great outdoors and football
Have a sense of community spirit.
Posted for
Forest Hall Young People's Club
Interests
- Children
- Environment
Activities
- Gardening
- Retail
Details
- Accessibility
- Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Where reasonable and with previous written consent from the Chair person - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Any preferred weekday
Location
Forest Hall YPC
East Palmersville Sports Pavilion
Palm Court
Forest Hall
NE12 9HW
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