Your chance to make a difference, get outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people.
Please visit our website to complete our online application form.
Volunteering – Horton Community Farm
Share your knowledge, experience and energy and help preserve this fantastic urban green space for generations to come. Grow local food and help maintain the communities’ connection with nature & wildlife.
Certificates are available to confirm your time with us after at least 6 sessions.
Skills
Gain experience of organic growing and site maintenance. Tasks include planting, harvesting, watering, digging, weeding, cutting back, mowing and hedge trimming. We also need help with publicity, supporting others to volunteer, fund-raising, machinery maintenance, site design, forest gardening & permaculture.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Over 16's can attend alone. Over 12's welcome with a guardian. - DBS check required
Attending volunteer sessions does not require a DBS. There may be opportunities to volunteer on sessions provided to groups in which case a DBS may be required. - Equal Opportunities Policy
Find in the 'About' section of hcf.org.uk - Expenses reimbursed
Travel expenses by bus available. - Health and Safety Policy
Find in the 'About' section of hcf.org.uk - Inclusive Volunteering Policy
Find in the 'About' section of our website hcf.org.uk - Ongoing support
- Training provided
Any basic training required will be provided during volunteer sessions. - Volunteer induction
A tour of the site, information about the organisation and a health and safety talk will be provided on your first visit. - Volunteer Policy
Find in the 'About' section of hcf.org.uk - Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Application Process
- Application Form
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 05/01/2024
End Date: 09/02/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
See website for more details and a link to the registration form. hcf.org.uk/volunteering/
Location
Horton Community Farm
Cecil Avenue (Opposite no. 59)
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 3BW
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