Events

Volunteering at: Blossom Day, Summer Fun Day, Apple Day, Winter Wonderland and other ad hoc events

Responsibilities vary, but could include:

Supporting staff to prepare for the event e.g. food preparation, craft preparation
Safeguarding/health and safety of visitors
Support with serving food and refreshments
Clearing tables and ensuring waste is separated for recycling
Helping on or running a particular activity such as a craft, bushcraft or information table
Welcome desk - registering visitors on arrival and outlining safety procedures
Helping to clear up after the event

You may also bring your own skills and interests such as:

Catering/food hygiene experience
Creativity
Bushcraft
Storytelling, music & singing
Prepared to work outdoors in most weather (some indoor only roles are available)

Skills development offered

Support available

Any other relevant information

Scotswood Garden operates comprehensive safeguarding and Health and Safety policies that all volunteers are required to adhere to.

Accessibility
Wherever possible we aim to include people. We can't provide 121 support. Most of our spaces are physically accessible to all - the main limitation is that a few areas in the garden are uneven under foot.
Age restrictions
18+ only
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Reasonable vehicle mileage or public transport costs will be reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Training provided
In-house training when available Food Hygiene (for regular volunteers at events)
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

Start Date: 08/11/2024

End Date: 01/12/2025

Time commitment variable, but ideally: Day before the event - up to 5 hours Event day -10-4pm

Yewcroft Avenue,
Scotswood
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE15 6TU

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