Accountancy Support

We are Wild Roots and we have a community garden, nestled between the Ouseburn and St. Ann’s close, on the edge of Byker and Shieldfield. Wild Roots is run by a small team of creatives, facilitators, a community gardener and powered by a passionate community of loyal volunteers. We have transformed this previously unloved patch of the Ouseburn into a haven of biodiversity, loved and enjoyed by a growing community and visitors. 

Wild Roots aims to serve marginalised and disadvantaged communities by providing educational and recreational experiences, workshops and classes, whilst nurturing our community of volunteers, visitors and of course the garden. Wild Roots brings together rewilding, community and creativity, promoting skill-sharing, community building and nature-based solutions to two of the biggest challenges we face today: the climate crisis and social isolation.

Why we need you 

Looking for a chance to put your valuable accounting skills and experience to some serious good? Well look no further… join Wild Roots! 

This is a very exciting time for Wild Roots, as we become a Registered Charity, we need a friendly, professional, experienced accountant to volunteer with us and become part of the Wild Roots team. 

What you will be doing 

• Guide us on financial matters in our transition to registered Charity. 
• Help design and monitor our financial systems.
• Manage Wild Roots’ day-to-day book keeping, funds, finances and accounts, including invoices and payroll. 

What’s in it for you? 

You will become part of a small and passionate team looking after this dynamic, nascent, and creative soon to be charity. You will be supported in your volunteer role by the Wild Roots management team and become part of the Wild Roots community. 

This is an exciting time for Wild Roots and you get to be a part of that and help us on our mission to serve those that need spaces like Wild Roots Community Garden the most. 

Location

Wild Roots is based in the Ouseburn, Newcastle, and it would be great if you were able to visit the garden and occasionally be available for face-to-face meetings, however, the bulk of your volunteering time with us will be done at home as this is a remote volunteer position. 

Time required 

To begin with this will depend on what you will be able to offer and what tasks are required. We intend for the time required for this position to be very flexible and negotiable. However, there will be some deadlines to be aware of and work towards. But this is very much a part-time, volunteer role and with the hope our relationship can develop over time. We will assess the position and our relationship as and when required. 

How to apply 

For more information and to apply please email us at wildrootscommunitygarden@gmail.com to state your interest, send us your information and let us know a little more about yourself. We will hold informal chats and go from there. 

We actively celebrate inclusivity and diversity amongst our volunteering community and encourage applicants to state any disabilities they have for provided support. 

Skills

This role will suit you if you: 

• enjoy collaboration and small team dynamics.
•  have good communication skills.
• hold relevant professional experience.
• are passionate about the vision and mission of Wild Roots.
• are self motivated, enjoy using initiative and under the direction of the Wild Roots Team and project manager. 
• are eager to make a difference and help Wild Roots expand and develop.