Applications have opened to join Northern Roots on an eight-week environmental volunteering programme – but the deadline to apply is this Friday (May 27).
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to carry out tasks on the site of what will be the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park.
Volunteering sessions are two hours in duration and run between 10am and midday on Saturdays.
Volunteers will be tasked with improving access and pathways, litter picking, and developing new habitats on the 160-acre site – located just 10 minutes from Oldham town centre.
Rachael, a volunteer at Northern Roots, was involved in the program.
She said: “When I heard about the future plans for Northern Roots and how the project plans to improve biodiversity and habitat on the site, I knew I had to get involved, so I signed up for the eight-week Environmental Volunteering programme.
“I’ve really enjoyed meeting new people and had so many chats about life in general, as well as about nature, and it’s been nice to share my photos with the group.
“Even in the cold, once we got going it soon warmed up and time flew!”
Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday, June 1. Those interested can find details of how to apply on Northern Roots’ website.
Those looking for paid work with the project are in luck – applications are open for a £34,000 per year role as an Urban Farm & Landscape Manager.
The role involves coordinating the design and development of the Urban Farm and Market Garden.
The two-year opportunity sees a successful applicant work alongside volunteers, an apprentice, and Oldham Council officers to help deliver and operate the Northern Roots Visitor Centre, Café, Shop, Learning Studio, Market Garden, and Mountain Bike Hub.
The job is 36 hours per week, and applications close on Sunday, June 5.
Interviews take place in the week beginning Monday, June 13. Those interested can see details of how to apply on Northern Roots’ website.
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