Green Skills Volunteer

The Green Skill programme is a once a month programme which runs for a year. You will meet once at month at RHS Bridgewater on a Saturday. During the session you will learn a new skill, discover how this relates to a horticultural career and also undertake volunteering work at RHS Bridgewater in Worsley, Salford.

The Green Skill Programme is a combination of skills learning and volunteering. You will learn a horticultural skill at each session and learn how this relates to a career in horticulture. This could be taking a hardwood cutting or seed sowing depending on the time of the year. The other part of the session will be undertaking work in RHS Garden Bridgewater. Join us to gain your own experience of what it is like to volunteer in a horticultural environment and learn new skills in the wonderful environment of RHS Bridgewater.

The role will suit people who:

• Are aged 14 – 18 (please note those aged 14-17 will require parental permission).
• Have an interest in volunteering in the green sector and/or in sustainability.
• Want to learn more about horticulture and skills they can take home or to their local community.
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment.
• Would like to spend time in an environment that supports their physical and mental wellbeing,
• Have, or wish to develop, good communication skills when dealing with all ages.
• Are willing to get stuck in to a variety of tasks/activities.

What is in it for you?

By volunteering with the Green Skills programme you will get the opportunity to experience horticulture, learn about its role in sustainability and understand what careers are available in the sector. You will get the opportunity to develop your horticultural, team work and communication skills, as well as meet and engage with a variety of different individuals. You will also get the opportunity to spend time outdoors in a green environment that is proven to support physical and mental wellbeing.

Additional information

You will receive RHS uniform, which will include seasonal-appropriate clothing and safety footwear, and security ID. You will also receive a Volunteers Handbook, health and safety training and any other instruction appropriate to the tasks you will be undertaking. You will also need to undertake safeguarding training and a DBS check. Your security ID will give you access to catering discounts on site at certain times, as well as access to staff welfare facilities.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the online application process by registering your interest below. You will then receive a link to our online application form.