Garden Volunteer

Role summary

If you love gardens as much as we do then you’ll know they need a lot of care and attention. Volunteer gardeners do practical work to help keep Lytes Cary Manor in peak condition and looking eye-catching.

What's involved? 

• Helping the garden team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden looking its best
• Looking after garden machinery and equipment
• Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions
• Helping with projects like new planting or clearing overgrown areas
• You are important in making sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures
• There might occasionally be some other activities that are of interest to you, that we could use your help with.

This role will suit you if you...

• Have confidence in dealing with the public, with good observation, negotiating, and listening skills.
• Keen to work in a team
• Happy to work outside in all weather
• Interested in gardening and have a bit of experience
• Reasonably fit – we aren’t talking Mo Farah, but you’ll be on your feet, bending and stretching during the day
• Available at least once a fortnight
• Are happy to be on site for a whole day shift from 9.30 – 3.00 pm
• Enjoy being an active part of a staff and volunteer team.

By getting involved you could

• Be an advocate for the National Trust and its work, actively looking after and engaging visitors with what we do and what is special about Lytes Cary Manor.
• Gain great personal satisfaction, since you have the opportunity to make a real difference to our visitors’ experience.
• Keep fit and healthy
• Get your hands dirty and enjoy the great outdoors
• Use your gardening know-how, and learn more
• Be part of a varied and enthusiastic team and make new friends
• Really enjoy a cup of tea – it tastes better after all that fresh air