Spitalfields City Farm wants to encourage young people (11-25) to become garden volunteers. There are plenty of opportunities from Sunday to Thursday, after school and/or school holidays.
At the Farm, you will learn hands-on the basics of organic gardening, and will get the opportunity not only to grow but to eat your own vegetables.
The aim is to have fun, learn gardening skills and work with others. The range of practical horticultural skills that you can learn from the farm include:
• organic gardening
• growing vegetables, flowers & herbs from seed
• identifying and growing British native wildflowers
• landscaping and design
• building and construction – e.g. raised beds
There will also be the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other hands-on practical activities around the farm, as part of a team and/or independently. This could include anything from basic animal care skills, to making art pieces using the natural world around you.
The farm can also provide gardening group activities for young people who may want volunteer experience or a day out as part of a course at school or college.
If you are interested or would like to find out more, contact Laura Stobbart, Community Horticulture Co-ordinator, gardens@spitalfieldscityfarm.org