The Gardens provide, and are dependent on, over 11,000 hours of volunteer time every year.
Our beautiful 400 year old historic Gardens and Parkland has been saved and protected from destruction and we love to share it with all our users and visitors.
The 40acres of formal and wildlife space needs constant care and attention and our small charity could not do that without the support of the many volunteers who give so generously of their time and talent.
What, how, when
We welcome both regular volunteers – who can commit weekly or monthly time – project-based volunteers as well as ‘occasionals’ (especially useful for corporate volunteer groups).
Training, and induction, is always given, but please note some roles require some pre-existing skills or experience.
We always need support in the gardens and in the parkland. Each requires different levels of skill and physical fitness.
Front of House, visitor welcome, café and shop roles are a popular choice for many, especially those who like meeting people and being part of a lively team.
There are often roles that will use your DIY skills, your teaching, leading or crafting experience. If you want to use your existing design, marketing, admin or finance skills ‘for good’ please do come and have a chat.
Why
These are some of the things people feel they get from volunteering:
- Better physical and mental health and wellbeing.
- More confidence.
- New skills and valuable work experience.
- A sense of connection to others in the community and companionship
- A feeling you are doing something ‘for the sake of good’
We can re-imburse volunteers’ reasonable travel expenses, provide refreshments and social events and we try to match your skills and availability to our needs . If yous like to know more please fill in the initial expression of interest form HERE – we’ll be in touch or ring us for a chat 0121 749 4100. Thank you
Specialist Volunteer Role Description
Currently we are looking for a person with good experience of individual and onsite fundraising (especially in the cultural and heritage sector).
“The objective of the role is to generate further income for the Trust through supporting, co-ordinating and making the most of, a small range of individual giving schemes including eg GiftAid (entry and donations), Birmingham Community Lottery site, helping launch our Tree Guardians scheme, promoting legacies and other forms of individual giving.”
Click here for a copy of the role description… please do get in touch if you want to discuss more about the role.