The job opportunities and voluntary opportunities we have available at Martineau Gardens are listed here.

VOLUNTEER VACANCIES

Vacancy:      Visitor Welcome Volunteer (unpaid / voluntary  role)

Hours:         To volunteer four hours per week on a regular basis, Monday to Saturday. (Various days: 10am— 1pm or 1pm—4pm ) 

Our Visitor Welcome Team are here to act as ‘ambassadors’ for Martineau Gardens, helping to provide a welcoming atmosphere and see to visitors’ needs while they are here. The contribution the team makes to Martineau Gardens is immense.

For this role, we are looking for people with good social skills, an ability to work as a team, a willingness to undertake a range of tasks that can arise in a day and a keenness to keep things neat and tidy.  Whilst detailed gardening knowledge isn’t a prerequisite,  an interest in the charitable objectives of Martineau Gardens including gardening, an enthusiasm for nature and wildlife is preferred.

SUPPORTING FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

To apply: Download the job role description and application form (or pop into the office to ask for copies) and return to sarah@martineau-gardens.org.uk and we will arrange a meeting.

Deadline: Posted March 2023 – ongoing

Vacancy:      Therapeutic Horticulture Support Volunteer (unpaid / voluntary  role)

Hours:         To volunteer one or two days per week on a regular basis during our weekday opening times, Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm

Martineau Gardens is an established therapeutic Community Garden, close to Birmingham city centre. The organically maintained land provides a place to learn, to heal, to connect with nature and to play.  The Gardens are tended by a community of volunteers, many of whom experience mental health issues, have learning difficulties or other support needs.  The volunteers are led by horticultural therapists who take an holistic approach to each individual’s wellbeing. Martineau Gardens is open six days a week, as a tranquil place that is free for all to visit.  

We are looking for people with good gardening knowledge who wish to enhance their skills and gain hands-on experience of social and therapeutic gardening. Our volunteers have a range of support needs from mental health, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, dementia or traumatic brain injury.  We strive to make a difference to our volunteers’ lives by being inclusive, non-judgemental and giving everybody a purpose, a sense of achievement and something to look forward to.

SUPPORTING FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

To apply: Download the job role description and application form (or pop into the office to ask for copies) and return to jane@martineau-gardens.org.uk (or post it to Martineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road, Birmingham B5 7UG). If you have any further questions about this volunteer role please contact Jane Bradshaw Tel: 0121 440 7430

Closing date:  ongoing Role Posted April 2023