Lavender Field Work Volunteer - Carshalton Lavender

Carshalton Lavender is run entirely by volunteers! We wouldn’t exist without your help and we love meeting new people. Join one of our regular field work groups on Saturday morning session from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

About the Organisation

Carshalton Lavender is a not-for-profit community project that manages 3 acres of lavender in Carshalton Beeches, Surrey. This area was once famous as “the lavender capital of the world”, and we work to keep the heritage of local lavender alive for current and future generations. Every year we open the field to the public at our annual harvest weekend in July.

What you will be doing

Carshalton Lavender is run entirely by volunteers! We wouldn’t exist without your help and we love meeting new people.

Join one of our regular field work groups on Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Tasks include:
* Weeding
* Mowing
* Plucking tall grasses
* Cutting bunches of lavender (late summer)
* General gardening duties
* Pruning (Autumn/Winter)
* Taking Cuttings (Spring / Autumn)
* Re-planting
* Harvesting
* Distillation
* General gardening duties
* Cutting bunches of lavender (July-August only)
* Watering younger plants
* Become a steward at our open weekend in July every year.
 
What's in it for you?

- Get some fresh air and sunshine

- Spend time in nature -it's a great form of exercise

- You get to enjoy Carshalton Lavender and its soothing and calming properties

- Meet new people and make new friends

- Give something back to your local community and support this heritage project

What skills will you need?

Activities
Community Work,Gardening,General & Helping
 
Skills & Attributes
Conservation, Gardening, Working part of Team, Helpful & Caring
 
Skills Description
No experience necessary. We will show you what to do and we have all the equipment needed. Experienced gardeners welcome too!

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

Join one of our regular field work groups on Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm

 

Role Address

Oaks Way Centre Gate, Stanley Road Allotments Carshalton Beeches, SM5 4NQ. 

By train Carshalton Beeches station

 

By bus The following bus routes pass near the site:

Route 154 Morden - Sutton - West Croydon West Croydon - Sutton - Morden Alight at Stanley Park Road

Route S4 (Saturday service only) Roundshaw - Belmont - Sutton Sutton - Belmont - Roundshaw Alight at Stanley Park Road

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. 

By completing this form you agree for us to pass on your contact details to the organisation.

 

 

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