Volunteering with Open Orchard
We meet every Sunday at Rothschild Street, 10am - 12pm.
Interested in staying up-to-date with our latest projects? You can join our WhatsApp group by dropping us an email [email protected]
Interested in staying up-to-date with our latest projects? You can join our WhatsApp group by dropping us an email [email protected]
Volunteer Roles
We welcome volunteers to join us at any time - but we do have some specific roles available for those who have the skillset or are looking to gain experience in a particular area.
Digital Communications Coordinator (social media, web and email)
This opportunity is for anyone with a creative flair and some time to spare! Whether you're a seasoned social media manager who wants to help out, or someone looking to gain experience - we need some help keeping our comms active and fresh. This would involve posting on Facebook and Instagram, updating the website, and potentially sending out a monthly newsletter. This is a great volunteer role that doesn't require fixed times, we only ask for minimum one hour a week.
Project Coordinator
There are many local greening opportunities that require someone who's looking to own a project and make it come to life. A recent success project is our Gravel Garden on Rothschild Street, which was led by a handful of volunteers. This role requires as much or little time as you feel it needs, and can be done out of office hours. It's a great opportunity to gain project management experience, and make a difference in your local community.
Digital Communications Coordinator (social media, web and email)
This opportunity is for anyone with a creative flair and some time to spare! Whether you're a seasoned social media manager who wants to help out, or someone looking to gain experience - we need some help keeping our comms active and fresh. This would involve posting on Facebook and Instagram, updating the website, and potentially sending out a monthly newsletter. This is a great volunteer role that doesn't require fixed times, we only ask for minimum one hour a week.
Project Coordinator
There are many local greening opportunities that require someone who's looking to own a project and make it come to life. A recent success project is our Gravel Garden on Rothschild Street, which was led by a handful of volunteers. This role requires as much or little time as you feel it needs, and can be done out of office hours. It's a great opportunity to gain project management experience, and make a difference in your local community.
Tasks To Get Involved In
Make
Jam makers, cake bakers and everything in between - we have the material and if you have the enthusiasm, we'd love to have you on board.
Pick
A few times a year we need pickers! This can involve tasks such as visiting residential fruit trees, or our local orchards - and picking apples, pears and plums. Or in the summer helping us pick the currants at the Bzz Garage.
Plant
Are you a budding gardener? We have space for you to grow! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just keen to learn, we welcome anyone who wants to get planting.
Engage
A big part of Open Orchard is engaging with the community and other local projects. All our projects came from ideas from volunteers, so if you have a passion for community engagement, and have projects in mind, reach out to us!
Jam makers, cake bakers and everything in between - we have the material and if you have the enthusiasm, we'd love to have you on board.
Pick
A few times a year we need pickers! This can involve tasks such as visiting residential fruit trees, or our local orchards - and picking apples, pears and plums. Or in the summer helping us pick the currants at the Bzz Garage.
Plant
Are you a budding gardener? We have space for you to grow! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just keen to learn, we welcome anyone who wants to get planting.
Engage
A big part of Open Orchard is engaging with the community and other local projects. All our projects came from ideas from volunteers, so if you have a passion for community engagement, and have projects in mind, reach out to us!