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Garden Volunteer
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Summary
If you love gardens you’ll know they need lots of care and attention. Our volunteers help with the upkeep, development and protection of Fyne Court.Detailed description
What's involved?
Contributing to the current and future vision of Fyne Court
Maintaining high presentation standards and good plant health
Helping the team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden and courtyard looking its best e.g. - tidying up, dead-heading, weeding and caring for borders
Helping out with the planned development by e.g. planting trees and shrubs
Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions
Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friends
Helping us deliver our commitment to sustainability
Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines e.g Covid.
This role will suit you if you are...
Enthusiastic about the great outdoors and enjoy some physical activity
Interested in learning about gardening or have skills you want to share/develop
Positive, friendly and approachable.
Enjoy talking to people and being part of a team.
Happy to volunteer outside – despite the weather!
Happy to learn from others and adapt your – the way you do it at home may not be the way we do it here and sometimes we need consistency throughout the gardens to reach our potential!
By getting involved you could
Learn more about Fyne Court and the work of the National Trust
Enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery
Help preserve gardens and parklands and create that wow factor for our visitors today and future generations
Develop your own gardening skills and enjoy meeting other keen gardeners
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside
Volunteering on the coast or in the countryside enables you to get outdoors and play a vital role in managing and conserving precious natural environments for both people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive.