VegBox Packing Volunteer - Sutton Community Farm

Come and help pack fruit and veg with a team of friendly volunteers on our lovely farm!

About the Organisation

Sutton Community Farm

What you will be doing

Come and help pack fruit and veg with a team of friendly volunteers on our lovely farm!

Sutton Community Farm is a community enterprise that sells fresh fruit and veg via an online farm shop. Volunteers help weigh, pack and portion all the fruit and veg that is delivered every week.

Volunteer sessions are three hours long and take place in our lovely new barn. Come and volunteer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.

The farm provides tea and toast for break times, discounted veg and can cover travel expenses for those on a low-income.

What's in it for you?

Improved mental and physical health.

Feeling part of a community.

Meeting new people and making new friends.

Learning new skills and gaining knowledge.

Improved confidence.

Greater connection to food: growing, cooking, and farming.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Community Work,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental
 
Skills & Attributes
Cleaning & Tidying, Working part of Team, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring
 
Skills Description
Physical ability to do the tasks, volunteering involves standing and moving around for the duration of the three hour sessions

What's the time commitment and where? 

Three hour volunteer sessions either in the morning or afternoon. Very flexible set-up: you can self-manage how often / when you come to volunteer.

Location: Sutton Community Farm 40a Telegraph Track Wallington, SM6 0SH

We have two entrances – one on Woodmansterne Lane (our main entrance) and one on Telegraph Track. Woodmansterne Lane: This entrance is directly opposite Flitton’s Plant Nursery – 51 Woodmansterne Lane SM6 0SW Walk through our gate in the hedge and follow the woodchip path to our main area of activity If you are driving, please park on Woodmansterne Lane

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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