Lead volunteer wanted for wheat-growing project – Friends of Ruskin Park

The Wheat Growing Project Aims

• To raise awareness and knowledge of the crop-growing and processing cycle of cherished heritage organic wheats.
•  To be part of the local network of other urban food growers
•  To encourage engagement around sustainable agriculture, harvest and food production
•  To diversify the activities and attractions of Ruskin Park.Annual Activities

•  Co-ordinating the practical tasks for the project volunteers, including: preparing the ground, sowing, maintaining, harvesting, transporting for milling
•  Contributing to the planning of a harvest festival, led by the FoRP events team
•  Communicating regularly with schools
•   Identifying resources needed, working with others to secure funding
•  Leading a volunteer groupThe Person/Persons

•   Passionate about growing crops with traditional methods, with some relevant knowledge or willingness to learn
•   Enjoys teamwork and networking with traditional food producers, volunteers, partners and other stakeholders
•   Good organiser
•   Practical, hands on
•   Able to give a few hours a month of their timeWhat Would You Gain?

•   Satisfaction of running a valued green community project
•   Being part of a diverse team of friends
•   Support from FoRP
•   New skills and knowledge 

   

  In partnership with Brockwell Bake Association and the Friends of Windmill Garden

If you are interested or have any questions please read the brief here and get in touch with Charlotte at [email protected].