Heritage Volunteer - Gardening

Farnborough Hill Heritage Volunteers – Gardening

The purpose of the role is to support Farnborough Hill’s Heritage Programme at our Grade I listed site within a conservation area. Volunteers contribute to the restoration and development of the grounds, which form an important part of our heritage conservation. You will play a crucial role in bringing this beautiful site to life through practical tasks.

Love the great outdoors? Support the expansion, restoration and ongoing care of the historic gardens. This may include planting, pruning, clearing, developing new planting schemes, and helping to enhance the grounds in keeping with the heritage of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safeguarding of the Grade I listed building and grounds
• Be mindful at all times that Farnborough Hill is a working girls’ school, maintaining appropriate professional conduct and supporting safeguarding expectations
• Contribute practically to the restoration and enhancement of the gardens
• Ensure visitors stick to the ‘open areas’.
• Report any concerns to the event lead

Skills and Qualities

• Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic
• Interest in heritage, history or horticulture
• Willingness to undertake practical outdoor work
• Reliable and punctual
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding within a school environment

Time Commitment

• Flexible, agreed volunteering sessions for garden restoration work

Training and briefing materials will be provided as appropriate for each role. 

How to Apply

• If you are interested in becoming a Gardening volunteer, please register your interest including a brief outline of your relevant experience and availability. Informal enquiries are very welcome. Ailsa will then be in touch. 

Skills

Skills and Qualities

• Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic
• Keen to ensure all visitors are happy, enjoy meeting new people
• Good communication skills
• Interest in heritage, history or horticulture
• Reliable and punctual
• Respectful of the Catholic faith
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding within a school environment