Garden Development and Maintenance

An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of an accessible community garden for people living with disabilities or reduced mobility

Cutting back overgrown grass, brambles and vegetation
• Clearing weeds, branches and general green waste
• Preparing and levelling the ground
• Creating accessible paths suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
• Constructing raised growing beds and seating areas
• Installing a pergola, greenhouse and polytunnel
• Planting fruit trees, flowers and wildlife-friendly plants
• Creating habitats for bees, insects and other wildlife
• Painting, tidying and completing general improvement work

Full training and equipment are provided for volunteers who support the growth and maintenance of the project 

Skills

  • Enthusiastic about gardening and garden development
  • Practical skills such as woodwork and experience in building raised beds and garden structures is welcomed but not essential.
  • Enthusiasm for creating gardens that are accessible to the whole community




Details

  • Accessibility
    The path to the site is wheelchair accessible but the current site is rough ground until initial development takes place. Once this is developed the garden will be accessible
  • Age restrictions
    18 + years
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 16/09/2026

End Date: 16/09/2027

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Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Volunteers are asked to do a weekly time slot but are welcome to be involved as much as they are able.


Location

Beatrice Avenue
Newsham
Blyth
NE24 4BP

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