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Exciting new volunteer opportunity!

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Are you looking for an opportunity to gain or deepen your experience of volunteer management?

Are you a confident and skilled person who is comfortable in maintaining regular contact with volunteers?

We are looking for a Volunteers Coordinator.  In this demanding volunteer role you carry out a wide range of tasks which include helping to recruit, place, manage, develop and retain volunteers in all our projects including Abundance and Sheffield Food Network. In order to do this, you will work closely with the Grow Sheffield co-ordinators and the Abundance coordinator to assess our needs, write and update volunteer opportunities and advertise on a number of recruitment platforms, including social media.

Working with existing policies and procedures, this role involves keeping in contact with volunteers and making sure that they are on track to complete their tasks, and that they are happy with their volunteer experience. This contact will be maintained through email, phone and face to face meetings.

You will make first contact with new volunteers and make sure that our needs complement the needs and skills of the volunteer. You will also ensure that all volunteers are properly supported.

This role gives you the opportunity to keep up-to-date with legislation and policy related to volunteering, and you will be able to update our Board of directors (core team) on requirements for our volunteer care policies and procedures. To be able to do this role and fully benefit from the experience, you should be able to spend the equivalent of at least one day based in our office, which is in Sharrow, close to the city.

You will need to have good communication and IT skills, have some experience in working in the voluntary sector and people supervision. You must have a mature and proactive approach to work and be able and willing to work mostly on your own initiative.

For more information or to request an application form, email: [email protected] or contact Emily Clark on 0114 258 0784 (Please note that we work part time and so might not always get back to you straight away!)

 

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Sheffield Food Network micro-volunteering

Danny /

The Sheffield Food Network map of sources of independent, local and fair food has been up and running for a while now, but we’re pretty sure we haven’t got anywhere near finding all of the places across the city doing great things with local and fair food.

So, we are looking for your help in finding food businesses or food organisations that might meet the Sheffield Food Network criteria and submitting details to the website. These microvolunteering tasks should take less than 15 minutes.

1. Find a food business or organisation, either one you know of from your neighbourhood, or one you’ve found out about through a leaflet, or from a friend, or from the internet.

2. Check whether they are already on the Sheffield Food Network map.

3. If not, please try to gather enough information to be able to fill in the details on this form. We are looking for contact details, opening times, and some information on what the organisation/business does and how they meet the Sheffield Food Network criteria (independent organisation producing or selling food that is local or fair, or both). Don’t worry if you can’t find all the information, even a few details would be really helpful.

4. If the organisation is already on the map, is the information correct and up-to-date? If not, please submit corrections or updates on the form.

And that’s it.

If you are interested in this type of bite-sized and online volunteering, we’ve also just started a new map of disused land and vacant plots which we’d love your help in developing.

Or if you’re interested in getting involved with community gardens and growing projects or other volunteering opportunities with Grow Sheffield, please see our volunteers page for details.

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Community Grower

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Do you have an idea for a neighbourhood growing project or a piece of land that you would like to develop with the community? Maybe you’re interested in helping to start these new projects? If so, Grow Sheffield are looking for voluntary ‘community growers’ to develop new and existing food growing projects in local communities across Sheffield. Our volunteers will oversee the creation of community growing activities in neighbourhoods across Sheffield. You’ll work closely with the project leader, Community Grower Coordinators and Grow Sheffield Staff Team to ensure that we’re developing appropriate and engaging projects that makes food growing interesting and accessible. Maybe you need help and support to develop your project, or perhaps you would like to play an active role in the community. This role could be for you.

Our Community Growers will work to facilitate community ownership of the project, whilst referring to Grow Sheffield for support and advice when needed. You will be responsible for organising training for those who need it, promoting your project in the local area and engaging with the community.

You’ll be representing us, but you’ll also become an integral part of the future of Grow Sheffield. As a Community Grower, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that we are being thorough in all that we do. An interest in, and knowledge of urban agriculture, and in particular food growing, is essential. We will provide you with an introduction to Grow Sheffield and Community Growers to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction.

For a full role description and an application form, get in touch with Tom, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or give us a call on 0114 2580784.

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Sheffield Food Network Ambassador

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Sheffield Food Network leaflets

Grow Sheffield and the Sheffield Food Network are looking for Ambassadors to promote the project amongst local businesses and consumers. The Sheffield Food Network is a new, online map to help people find sources of independent, local and fair food in Sheffield. This includes the shops, cafes and restaurants in Sheffield that sell and serve it, the farmers and producers that create it; and the places where people can grow and find it for themselves. Sheffield Food Network Ambassadors play a crucial role in finding food businesses that might be suitable for the network, checking their eligibility, adding them to the map, and making sure food businesses and others know about the network. Maybe you’re passionate about local food, or are interested in discovering the secret culinary delights of Sheffield? This role could be for you.

The Ambassadors will work closely with the Sheffield Food Network Project Leader and maintain a strong relationship with local businesses. We are looking for people who can demonstrate an interest in local food issues, good communication skills, and the ability to use sound judgement when assessing the eligibility of local businesses. You’ll have a strong relationship with other Ambassadors to ensure that we have mapped Sheffield in a consistent and organised manner. When you’ve met with the organisations and discussed the criteria with them, you’ll be responsible for feeding back to the project leader.

You’ll be representing the Food Network, but you’ll also become an integral part of the project. Our Ambassadors are key to the development of the network. An interest in local food is essential. We will provide you with an introduction to Grow Sheffield and the food network to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction.

For a full role description and an application form, get in touch with Tom, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or give us a call on 0114 2580784.

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Abundance Tree Nursery Officer

TomS /

Grow Sheffield and the Abundance project are looking for a Tree Nursery Officer to work across the city to oversee the storage, distribution and maintenance of grafted and bought-in fruit trees. Our volunteers will ensure the upkeep of and care for new trees, as part of the Abundance project. You’ll work closely with the Area Coordinators and Fruit Preservation Officer to ensure that Abundance is developing in a sustainable and responsible way. Maybe you’re interested in urban agriculture or already know of the Abundance project and want to become more involved? This role could be for you.

The Tree Nursery Officer will work closely with the Abundance Project Leader and Area Coordinators. You will liaise with the Events Coordinator regularly and will help to plan the Abundance calendar of events. You will be responsible for organising grafting workshops, including helping to coordinate all of the necessary components for the grafts, such as rootstock storage and graftwood collection.

 

You’ll be representing Abundance, but you’ll also become an integral part of the project. As a Tree Nursery Officer, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that we are being thorough in all that we do. An interest in, and knowledge of urban agriculture, and in particular fruit trees, is essential. We will provide you with an introduction to Grow Sheffield and Abundance to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction.

For a full role description and an application form, get in touch with Tom, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or give us a call on 0114 2580784.

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Abundance Fruit Preservation Officer

TomS /

Grow Sheffield and the Abundance project is looking for a fruit preservation officer to work across the city to oversee the preservation of abundance goods during the harvest season. Our volunteers will oversee the planning and coordination of preservation workshops, and ensure the care and maintenance of our harvested fruit. You’ll work closely with the project leader, area coordinator and Tree Preservation officerto ensure that Abundance is developing in a sustainable and responsible way. Maybe you’re interested in urban agriculture or already know of the Abundance project and want to become more involved? This role could be for you.

The Fruit Preservation Officer will work closely with the Abundance Project Leader and Area Coordinators. You will liaise with the Events Coordinator regularly and will help to plan the Abundance calendar of events. You will be responsible for organising preservation workshops, such as chutney making, including helping to oversee storage, labelling, distribution and the sale of produce. You will also be required to attend sales events, such as markets and fairs.

You’ll be representing Abundance, but you’ll also become an integral part of the project. As our Fruit Preservation Officer, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that we are being thorough in all that we do. An interest in urban agriculture, and in particular fruit trees, is essential. We will provide you with an introduction to Grow Sheffield and Abundance to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction.

For a full role description and an application form, get in touch with Tom, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or give us a call on 0114 2580784.

 

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Abundance Events Coordinator

TomS /

Grow Sheffield and the Abundance project are looking for an Events Coordinator to work across Sheffield, to coordinate our appearance at annual events, whilst helping to develop and promote our harvests, workshops and celebrations. You’ll work closely with the Project Leader and Area Coordinators, whilst maintaining a relationship with the Grow Sheffield Communications Officer. You’ll play a key role in promoting and developing the Abundance project. Maybe you’re interested in urban agriculture, are studying events management or already know of the Abundance project and want to become more involved? This role could be for you.

The Events Coordinator will work closely with the Abundance Project Leader and maintain a strong relationship with Area Coordinators. You will liaise with the team, scout out possible events for us to appear at and coordinate our appearance on the day of the event. You’ll also be involved in developing our own events, such as harvests and chutney workshops to ensure a smooth and successful delivery.

You’ll be representing Abundance, but you’ll also become an integral part of the project. Our Events Coordinator will be key to the development of the project. We’re looking for someone with experience of coordinating events, but this does not have to be certified. An interest in urban agriculture, and in particular fruit trees, is essential. We will provide you with an introduction to Grow Sheffield and Abundance to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction. To apply, contact Tom at [email protected] or call 0114 2580784 for more information.

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Abundance Area Coordinator

TomS /

Grow Sheffield and the Abundance project is looking for Area Coordinators in new parts of Sheffield to expand the project and reach more people. Our volunteers will form the local face of Abundance.You’ll be the main point of contact for a wide-range of stakeholders in the area and you will play a key role in promoting the Abundance mantra. Maybe you’re interested in urban agriculture or already know of the Abundance project and want to get more involved? This role could be for you.

Area Coordinators will work closely with the Abundance Project Leader and maintain a strong relationship with other Area Coordinators. You will liaise with the public, become a visible presence in the community and facilitate the various stages or urban fruit harvesting; from scouting trees, harvesting them, distributing the fruit and raising awareness of the project.

 

You’ll be representing Abundance, but you’ll also become an integral part of the project. Our Area Coordinators are key to the development of the project. An interest in urban agriculture, and in particular fruit trees, is essential. We will provide you with an introduction toGrow Sheffield and Abundance to bring you up to date with our organisation, and we also offer regular, free training and an in-house induction.

For a full role description and an application form, get in touch with Tom, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or give us a call on 0114 2580784.