What is a Ground Maintenance Volunteer?: Our team of conservation volunteers assist the Far Ings Education Centre staff with ongoing management of the outdoor education spaces; from repairing and updating the site furniture (gates/fences/seating areas etc.) to vegetation management (especially during the summer) and development of conservation areas and outdoor teaching facilities.

What’s involved:

• Regular safety checks of site furniture
• Repairing items (within capability and in line with approved processes).
• Ensuring paths and teaching areas are free from obstructions and encroaching vegetation
• Dealing with maintenance emergencies in a timely manner and within H&S guidelines.
• Liaising with staff as to maintenance priorities
• Litter picking as required
• Working within the Volunteer Charter and Trust Policies and procedures.

Who would this role suit?:

Essential skills/experience: 

• Use of hand tools and grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace

Desirable skills/experience:

• Some knowledge of carpentry would be advantageous
• Practical conservation experience
• Strimmer/Brushcutter qualification
• Some wildlife/botanical I.D.skills     

What’s in it for you?

• Free car parking at the Far Ings Education Centre
• A chance to make a quality input into the upkeep of a busy and innovative centre with a real people and wildlife focus
• In house and certificated training in H&S

Commitment: 3-6 hours per month/as required (ideally Fridays)

Duration: Ongoing 

If this appeals to you, please complete the attached expression of interest form. You may be invited to come and try out the role.