Grazing Volunteer - Downlands Countryside Project

The Grazing Volunteer role will include livestock (Sheep, Goats and cattle) work as well as scrub clearance and odd job around the Farm. You may also help with events held at the farm.

About the Organisation

Downlands Countryside Project

What you will be doing

The Grazing Volunteer role will include livestock (Sheep, Goats and cattle) work as well as scrub clearance and odd job around the Farm. You may also help with events held at the farm.

Are you looking to work with livestock. Then look no further. We are looking for a grazing volunteer to help with stock moves and other various livestock related jobs. There will be days where we may do some site work too like scrub clearance as well as odd jobs around the farm such as maintenance and repairs. For this role you need to be physically able, reliable as well as being enthusiastic. Ideally you will have some sort of experience of working with animals.
We will have a trial of 2-4 weeks.

What's in it for you?

- Improves mental health.

- Connection to nature and the environment.

- Contribute to conservation and the farm.

- Make new friends.

- Learn new skills.

- Gain valuable experience.

 

What skills will you need?

Activities
Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental,Events & Stewarding
 
Skills & Attributes
Carpentry, Conservation, Gardening, Working part of Team
 
Skills Description
- Ideally some experience with animals.
- Willing to learn and follow instruction.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

Tuesdays and/or Thursdays every week. 8am-3-4pm sometimes depending on what's happening it may be slightly earlier start or a slightly later finishing time.

 

Role Address

Old Lodge Farm, Telegraph Track Carshalton, SM5 4AZ.

Wallington station is a 15 minute walk away. 463 bus to wallington high school is a 10 minute walk away.

 

Disability and Access Support

Unfortunately due to the role and the location of the farm we are unable to aid with access.

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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