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Volunteer - Monthly Platt Fields Park Litter pick
Organisation Details
Friends of Platt Fields Park
Activity type: Community Work, Environment and Gardening, Heritage
Sub theme: Culture, Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Friends of Platt Fields exists to promote Platt fields park. We work to support the City Council in maintaining and making improvements to the park environment, so that it is better used and enjoyed by local people.
We are a small committee voted for and run by members and local volunteers. We simply give as much time and energy as we can. We believe local people should have a say in how the park is run, and we raise money for projects and improvements that we think are necessary or beneficial. Currently our main project is restoring the Shakespeare Garden in the Park.
We have vacancies on the commitee, but if you just want to do some volunteer gardening we have a session every Thursday morning in the Shakespeare Garden which lies off the footpath between Wilmslow Road and the Lake. As of March 2025 we are running litter picking sessions usually first Tuesday and of the month, (but additional sessions may be added)11.00 - 1.00 p.m., meeting at the Lakeside Centre.
We are a small committee voted for and run by members and local volunteers. We simply give as much time and energy as we can. We believe local people should have a say in how the park is run, and we raise money for projects and improvements that we think are necessary or beneficial. Currently our main project is restoring the Shakespeare Garden in the Park.
We have vacancies on the commitee, but if you just want to do some volunteer gardening we have a session every Thursday morning in the Shakespeare Garden which lies off the footpath between Wilmslow Road and the Lake. As of March 2025 we are running litter picking sessions usually first Tuesday and of the month, (but additional sessions may be added)11.00 - 1.00 p.m., meeting at the Lakeside Centre.
Description of role: Work with Friends of Platt Fields to help us keep Platt Fields Park beautiful on one of our bi-monthly litter picks.
Fresh air! Meet new people - contribute in your local community.
Choose your session - usually 11.00 a.m. FIRST Tuesday of each month...but additional sessions may be added. Meet outside Lakeside Centre in Platt Fields. All equipment provided but wear adequate footwear as the ground can be very wet at times. (Rubber gloves supplied so bring your own if preferred).
Fresh air! Meet new people - contribute in your local community.
Choose your session - usually 11.00 a.m. FIRST Tuesday of each month...but additional sessions may be added. Meet outside Lakeside Centre in Platt Fields. All equipment provided but wear adequate footwear as the ground can be very wet at times. (Rubber gloves supplied so bring your own if preferred).
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Tuesday AM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours - there are currently monthly sessions first Tuesday of the month though additional sessions may be added
Location:
Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield,
Manchester
M14 6LA