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01283 219761
Join our hardworking group of volunteers who provide invaluable help maintaining our historic estate. There is always lots to do so contact us to find out more.
Location
Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Road, DE72 3EP
Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?
Yes
Is the location accessible by public transport?
Yes
When?
Various
Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?
No
Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?
TBC
Is a driving license required?
No
Are expenses covered?
No
What will you be doing?
Estate Volunteers
Work on Wednesdays from 10am. This team focuses on construction and repair projects, such as mending fences, building paths, and fixing issues in the outbuildings.
Friday Gardeners
Meet every Friday from 10am-12pm in the Old English Garden (the walled garden with the formal flower beds). Tasks include pruning, weeding, planting and watering, helping to maintain the garden’s formal displays.
Allotment Volunteers
Work Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (and occasionally other days) from 10am–2pm. This team does a bit of everything, but currently spends most of its time in the Secret Garden allotment - an area not yet open to the public - gardening and building paths and raised beds. This group also support nature conservation work across the estate and nature reserve, including pruning, occasional tree felling, tree and bulb planting, cutting back bramble and other invasive plants.
Compliance Volunteers
Work on Tuesdays from 10am. They carry out important checks across the grounds and buildings to support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water quality testing. It’s not the most glamorous role, but it’s essential in helping keep the estate safe and open to the public.
What skills are required?
Interest in the outdoors and gardening, enthusiasm more important than experience. You should also have a basic level of fitness.
Is training provided?
Yes
Additional important information
Apply now....
For further information on this opportunity call 01283 219761 or email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk
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