Pickford's Gardening Volunteer

Come and lend a hand in the beautiful Pickford's Garden! 

Venue Hire - Derby Museums | Derby Museums

What you would be doing: 

  • Lending a hand with our Visitor Experience team to help keep the Pickford's Gardens tidy
  • Light weeding, pruning, planting, watering and sweeping of paths with the support of the team
  • Harvesting herbs for the kitchen interactives
  • Join the team in making sure all areas are clean and tidy, ensuring all spaces are welcoming, safe and ready for visitors.

This role may be for you: 

  • Enjoy being outside 
  • Enjoy gardening and caring for natural spaces
  • Are willing to learn about the plants in the garden and how best to care for them from our staff team
  • Someone who takes pride in and is enthusiastic for Derby and Derby Museums

Time commitment 

Pickford's House is open from Tuesday to Saturday. We will work with you to accommodate your preferences and availability. 

Location 

This role is in the Pickford's House site. Due to it being a Grade listed building, please note that Pickford's House has accessibility restrictions to its upper floors. 

Training: 

We will provide you with training to ensure you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. An induction will be provided and ongoing staff support from the Visitor Experience team. We will organise your induction for a time that suits you! 

Gardening gloves, tools and other equipment will be provided to keep you safe and comfortable whilst volunteering. 

With you in mind: 

Count on our Visitor Experience Assistant Team and Site Managers to be your point of contact once in place.

Hope, the Coproduction Volunteer Coordinator, manages your overall volunteering experience, supporting you with Wellness Action Plans and/or Goal Setting Plans to discuss any physical, mental health or vocational needs or goals.  

Volunteering can help you to gain new skills, boost your confidence, make new friends, and feel connected to a community of people. It is rewarding to be part of a network of people supporting a charity by creating wonderful things and experiences together. We'll provide you with hot drinks, occasional biscuits, and travel expenses (up to the value of £7 and with the provision of a receipt).