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Volunteer Litter picking in Platt Fields Park - New Dates
Organisation Details
Friends of Platt Fields Park
Sub theme: Culture, 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. Help us keep it an attractive greeen space vital to the mental health and well-being of local people.
Meet new people - contribute in your local community.
Choose your session - options of either a Tuesday or Saturday 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).
Meet new people - contribute in your local community.
Choose your session - options of either a Tuesday or Saturday 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
Opportunity times: Tuesday AM, Saturday 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: 1.5 - 2.00 hrs
Location:
Meet outside Lakeside Centre, Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LA
Manchester
M14 6LA