Volunteer Gardener - Horticultural

For Petworth House & Park

A Volunteer Gardener - Horticultural will work within the Garden Team to help care, maintain and improve where possible the appearance, presentation and plant health of specific areas of the Pleasure Garden Grounds at Petworth.

The landscaped park and pleasure grounds of Petworth are Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens

Ideally this role would suit:

Horticultural students working towards RHS Level 2 looking for practical experience in an estate garden setting and/or

Keen gardeners who are looking to practice plant husbandry & care in a 36-acre majestic garden setting.

Please note: At this stage we are looking for an expression of interest in this role and would aim to commence volunteering on an mutually agreed date.

Skills

Enthusiastic about the great outdoors and enjoy some physical activity surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Have an interest and experience in horticulture and gardening and enjoy working as part of a team.
Positive, friendly, approachable and team-oriented
You need to be reasonably fit and willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.
You'll have an interest in gardens
Looking to develop your own gardening skills and enjoy meeting other keen gardeners
You may just want to learn more about horticulture alongside other enthusiastic volunteers.

About Petworth House & Park

A ‘house of art’ overflowing with paintings and sculpture, a glimpse of domestic life in the historic Servants’ Quarters and Pleasure Grounds full of wildflowers and parkland where deer roam wild; with room to breathe and views to inspire the soul there is no better place for you to volunteer your time.

Interests

Environment

Activities

Gardening

Details

No - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Up to 40 miles round trip and parking charges if required
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
Yes - Ongoing support
No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Afternoon	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Working 1 full day per week either a (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday ) and live within 20 miles of Petworth Volunteers start at 10.30am till 16.15pm, lunch break at 12.30pm