Hopetown Station Gardening Volunteer

Thursday mornings - 10:00-12:00 from March to July, every 2 weeks.

What You'll Do: 

Work as part of a small gardening volunteer team to maintain and plant the new Hopetown Station Garden at Hopetown Darlington. 

 

  • work alongisde different age groups of volunteers
  • learn ew skills or help others learn about plants, trees and garden wildlife
  • chat to visitors to Hopetown
  • Optional help out at Family craft activities int he garden 
Why You'll Love It: 
Getting to volunteer in a unique location. Support a brand new garden to take shape. Meeting different people from different walks of life and age ranges. Meeting visitors to the Museum. 
What You'll Learn: 
Gardening skills, plant varieties, wildlife species such as bees, moths, butterflies and birds working alongside different generations having the opportunity to inspire other people to get green fingers
What We're Looking For: 
enthusiasm and a willingness to learn    Rail fare from Middlesbrough to Darlington provided as well as refreshments
Summary
Volunteering
Environment
Darlington
0 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Problem Solving
Teamwork/Collaboration
Networking
Adaptability
Cultural Awareness
Requirements: 
In-Person Interview

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