Grow & Eat seed-sowing session volunteer

Grow & Eat seed-sowing session volunteer

“Grow & Eat” is a collaborative project by North Tyneside VODA, Public Health and Active North Tyneside. The aim of the project is to help communities in North Tyneside learn how to make more efficient use of their space to grow food and improve their physical and mental health.

One way the “Grow & Eat” project has been raising awareness of the benefits of growing-your-own is by delivering seed-sowing and other sessions across North Tyneside in libraries, schools and other public places. As the project enters its second year, we are looking to expand our sessions across the borough and over the duration of the week, to reach out to new audiences.

About North Tyneside VODA

North Tyneside VODA supports volunteers and voluntary and community sector organisations across the borough of North Tyneside. We provide support, advice on training on a range of topics including starting and setting up a group, governance issues, charity law, funding, finance, involving volunteers and more.

What skills do I need?

The Grow & Eat project is looking to recruit two (2) volunteers to deliver sessions in venues across North Tyneside and at one-off local events. The volunteers need to be enthusiastic about spreading the love of growing and gardening. Experience delivering sessions is highly desirable, although training and shadowing opportunities will be provided.

We are looking for someone:

· Comfortable with speaking in public

· With some knowledge of plants and their life cycle

· Punctual and trustworthy

· Preferably with access to their own vehicle so they can carry equipment

· Able to work independently and/or as part of a team

· Comfortable working with both children and adults

What we offer:

· Written role description

· Volunteer induction

· Training

· Health and Safety Policy

· Ongoing support

· Expenses reimbursed

· References available upon request

Details

• Accessibility
  Various community venues
• Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
• Volunteer induction
• Volunteer Policy
• Volunteers covered by insurance
• Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
• Written role description

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