Volunteer roles with Incredible Edible in Prestwich, Radcliffe and Whitefield

at Incredible Edible Prestwich and District

Role Description

Grow with Incredible Edible Prestwich & District!
Are you passionate about your local community and love the idea of getting your hands dirty (or just helping out behind the scenes)? Incredible Edible Prestwich & District is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us cultivate a greener, more connected community across Prestwich, Whitefield, and Radcliffe!
We're a friendly, community-focused food-growing group, and we believe everyone can make a difference. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never touched a trowel, we welcome you!
What You'll Do:
• Get Hands-On: Join our regular gardening sessions, typically lasting just one to two hours, and help us tend to our vibrant community growing sites.
• Lend a Hand with Management: Prefer to help with planning, organizing, or communications? We also need volunteers to assist with the smooth running of our group.
Why Volunteer with Us?
• No Experience Needed: We'll provide all the guidance and support you need to feel confident and capable.
• Flexible Commitment: Life is busy, we get it! Volunteer as much or as little as you like – there's no fixed schedule.
• Tools Provided: We've got all the tools you'll need; just bring your enthusiasm (and maybe a pair of gardening gloves if you have them!).
• Choose Your Location: With numerous sites across the area, you can pick the one that's most convenient for you.
• Plan Ahead: We publish our gardening session dates in advance, so you can easily fit volunteering into your schedule.

Type of Activity: Ad-hoc, Ongoing, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 16 and 17 year olds, Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

You choose the time you want to put in. Sessions are a minimum of 1hour.

Availability: Saturday Morning, Sunday Morning, Ad-Hoc
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Verious sites in Prestwich, Radcliffe and Whitefield
Ward: Bury West (Radcliffe), Whitefield, Prestwich

Benefit to the volunteer

You will receive

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Building and Constructing, Environment/Gardening, Practical work and DIY, All aspects of food growing e.g. planting seeds, watering, weeding and harvesting.
Skills: Building and Maintenance, Cleaning and Tidying, Conservation, Gardening