Jubilee Garden Volunteer

At Thatcham Town Council, we are fortunate to have the well established Jubilee Sensory Garden, a tranquil space designed to engage all five senses with a variety of plants, textures, and scents. This volunteer role is ideal for nature lovers who want to contribute to the upkeep of this beautiful and accessible community garden. The garden is for everyone in the community to enjoy, and benefit from. We have recently employed the services of a new gardener, Polly, to take on the project. Polly will provide a list of jobs that can be done on a weekly basis, which we will display in the garden and on the garden group on Facebook - 'The Jubilee Garden Community'.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with general garden maintenance tasks, including weeding, pruning, and watering.
• Help with planting seasonal flowers, herbs, and shrubs to enhance the sensory experience. 
• Ensure pathways and sensory elements (such as touch-friendly plants and water features) are clean and accessible. 
• Support Polly in composting and eco-friendly gardening practices.
• Harvesting produce and leaving out for others to take.
• Engage with garden visitors to share knowledge about plants and the garden's sensory features (optional).

About Thatcham Town Council

Thatcham Town Council is the first tier of local government, serving the residents of Thatcham at grassroots level. The Town Council plays a vital role in representing the interests of the community of Thatcham and works hard to improve the quality of life and local environment for residents. Thatcham Town Council is committed to good quality service delivery and welcomes feedback from local residents.

What skills do I need?

• Ability to perform physical tasks like bending, lifting, and kneeling.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Enthusiasm for learning about sensory gardening and sustainability practices.

When is this role available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Time commitment: Anyone in the community can help at any time however if you would like guidance, please contact Thatcham Town Council in the first instance. No minimum time commitment. Volunteering can take place between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Where does this role take place?