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Brampton Museum

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Brampton Museum is a local history museum, art gallery and event space located in Brampton Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

Gardening and wildlife volunteers- Wild about Brampton (Mondays)

This opportunity takes place between 05 Jun 2023 and 04 Dec 2023

Would you like to learn more about nature and help us create a wildlife haven in Newcastle-under-Lyme? Come and volunteer with Groundwork West Midlands and Brampton Museum and help rejuvenate an urban green space.

Roles and responsibilities
Dig and plant a range of plants around the Brampton Pond
 
Help build a bug hotel and new picnic bench
 
Spot wildlife and help us create a new informative sign
 
Go outside in wet and cold weather as well as warm, dry weather
 
Follow any health and safety guidance that may be in place
All abilities welcome. We are looking for up to 10 volunteers who cam commit 1 day a month on a Monday.

This opportunity would be perfect for someone looking to gain experience in the green or charity sector, or those wishing to gain experience in landscaping or using hand tools.

This project is in partnership with expert environmental charity Groundwork and the parks' team. Please note your contact details will be shared with them.

Benefits to self

Develop practical skills in gardening and wildlife management Experience for future employment New friends Expenses and training provided

Benefits to others

Create a beautiful nature space for people and wildlife

Location

Brampton Park

Training available

On the job training working with tools

DBS required?

No

Contact Name

Elise Turner

Contact email address

elise.turner@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk

Contact phone number

01782 619705
  • EnvironmentalConservation, Sustainability, Wildlife
  • What are your reasons for volunteering?Build my confidence, Do something positive with my spare time, Gain work experience/ improve my CV, Give something back to the community, Help others, Learn or try new things, Meet new people, Not sure, Use my skills

Employability skills

  • Communication Skills: Verbal 0
  • Interpersonal Skills 0
  • Organisation 0