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Play Area Maintenance Volunteer
About The Role
Washington’s amazing inner grounds have a lot of infrastructure which requires regular maintenance. By volunteering your time with us you will be helping to ensure that Washington’s play area is maintained to the highest standard for our visitors, helping families make memories in our amazing wetlands.
What will you be doing?
- This role will be varied, and will involve a lot of daily maintenance/minor repair of the play area, including:
- Inspection of play area to identify work required and ensure it is in working order (training will be given in line with our Play Inspection system)
- Cleaning of play equipment and ground surfaces using brushes, mobile jetwash and environmentally safe detergents
- Raking and replenishment of woodchip and sand
- Weeding of play area
- Identifying and undertaking minor repairs of equipment and pathways within the play area
- Managing vegetation around the play area and its pathways
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don’t wish to apply online, please email us or give us a call and leave us a message with your name and number.
About You
Who are we looking for?
- Someone who should be committed to good customer service and willing to engage our visitors with the work of WWT.
- Any volunteer should be able and willing to undertake a range of physical activities outside in all weathers.
- Previous experience with the use of hand tools would be an advantage, although not necessarily a necessity.
- Proactive and able to work with a minimum of supervision, under the direction of the grounds team.
- Must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
Please note you must be over 18 to apply for this role.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife – talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake…
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
Time Commitment: Between 6 & 10 hours per week with a commitment to a minimum of 6-months, so you can get ht best out of the experience. We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute
How to Apply
For more information on this role, and others, and to apply, please visit our website.
We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!
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About the Role
As a Maintenance Volunteer, you will help maintain and improve the homes and environments of people with autism, sight loss, and learning disabilities. Your support will help create safe, comfortable, and welcoming spaces where people can thrive.
This role involves practical tasks such as painting, decorating, gardening, and general DIY. Please note that electrical, plumbing, and gas work are not included in this volunteer role.
The Difference You Will Make
By volunteering, you will help to:
- Improve the appearance and comfort of people's homes.
- Create safe and welcoming environments.
- Support people to feel proud of where they live.
- Enhance the wellbeing of the people we support.
What You Will Do
- Assist with painting and decorating projects.
- Carry out basic DIY tasks and minor repairs.
- Help with gardening and outdoor maintenance.
- Support with assembling furniture and equipment.
- Follow health and safety guidance at all times.
- Report any maintenance concerns to SeeAbility staff.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Practical and reliable.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Happy to work as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic about making a difference.
- Committed to inclusion and equality.
Previous DIY or maintenance experience is essential.
Requirements
- Aged 18 or over.
- Complete volunteer induction and training.
- Provide references.
- Complete a DBS check if required.
- Follow SeeAbility policies and health and safety procedures.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. In 2024 we celebrated our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
Working alongside fellow volunteers and staff, you will help keep our gardens and outdoor spaces attractive, safe and well maintained. Our gardens provide a place for reflection, comfort and enjoyment, making your contribution an important part of the experience we offer.
Gardening volunteer opportunities are currently available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. We offer a flexible approach to volunteering, and the time commitment is largely at the volunteer's discretion. Whether you can give a few hours occasionally or volunteer more regularly, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of this role may include any of the following:
- Helping to keep gardens and outdoor areas tidy, welcoming and well cared for.
- Weeding, planting, digging, edging, pruning and sweeping pathways as required.
- Assisting with the care and maintenance of flower beds and planted areas.
- Watering pots, containers and garden areas when needed.
- Supporting the upkeep of composting areas.
- Mowing lawns and helping maintain grassy areas.
- Reporting any larger gardening or maintenance requirements to your line manager, such as hedge cutting or tree work.
- Informing your line manager if tools require replacement, repair or sharpening.
- Helping to keep the gardening shed and storage areas organised and tidy.
Experience & qualifications required
· Volunteers will be expected to work independently and should be comfortable undertaking gardening duties with minimal supervision.
· This role does not provide hands-on gardening instruction or training so previous gardening experience is preferred.
