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Open Gardens Assistant Co-ordinator Volunteer

Location:
Five Acres Nature Reserve, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ

Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Open Gardens volunteers at Trenarth

Our open gardens programme has so far raised in excess of £175,000 over the past 13 years.

Our aim is to provide a bespoke open garden programme to our supporters, leaving them with a personal, positive experience which relates in long term support for the Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly volunteer to assist with the co-ordination of our open garden programme working with the open garden co-ordinator.

• Helping research potential new gardens to open
• Contacting new volunteers
• Liaising with open garden volunteers
• Creating material for each individual garden opening
• Shop order fulfilment
• General cross team administration

Ideally, we are looking for a volunteer to help on Wednesdays. Hours are flexible, by agreement.

Position details

Commitment:

Any Day

What’s In It For You?

You will get to volunteer for a fantastic charity; that really helps local wildlife, people and the environment. This will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in an office environment, using IT systems and processes, whilst becoming part of a great and friendly team!

Experience and Skills Needed

  • Good Microsoft Office skills are essential.
  • Enthusiastic, friendly, and professional attitude
  • Well organized
  • Methodical and accurate
  • Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
  • Well-developed IT skills with a working knowledge and understanding of MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • The ability to work in line with CWT’s health and safety policy
  • Willingness to learn

This role is part time, one day a week, 9am to 4pm. Preferably on a Wednesday with the opportunity to help at Open Gardens.

If you have any questions about this opportunity and to apply, please contact Alison Horrocks alison.horrocks@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk or for an informal chat please call 07825 070612 (Monday mornings 8am to 12pm or Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 4pm).

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.