General Maintenance Volunteer
Organisation role · 4–8 hrs/Week · Starting from 1 Jan 2025
Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, England PE8 6HJ, United Kingdom
OutdoorsConstructionGardening
Animal welfareEducationNature & sustainability
Sacrewell / The William Scott Abbott Trust
#89885
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Contact person
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Summary
As a General Maintenance Volunteer, you will play an essential role in ensuring the upkeep and safety of our farm’s facilities and infrastructure.Detailed description
The volunteer will assist with a variety of hands-on tasks that keep our farm welcoming and functional, supporting both routine maintenance and seasonal projects.
This role will be suitable for people who… are aged 18 or older and possess basic handyman skills and experience with tools and equipment. It is well-suited for physically fit people, comfortable with manual labour, and a keen eye for detail. The ability to follow instructions carefully and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions are also essential for this role.
Expectations
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as painting, fence repairs, and equipment fixes.
- Assisting with the upkeep of buildings, pathways, signage, and farm facilities to ensure they are safe and presentable.
- Supporting seasonal projects, including event preparation and cleanup.
- Helping maintain and restore the overall infrastructure of the visitor attraction.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in maintenance and repair.
- Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and friendly team.
- Free entry to the site for you and your immediate family.
About Sacrewell / The William Scott Abbott Trust
Since 1964, Sacrewell has been run as a charity by the William Scott Abbott Trust with the aim of connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to the science, heritage and practical art of agriculture and to give insight into the trail that leads from farm to fork. The funds raised from the farm are reinvested into the upkeep, the livestock, the heritage buildings and supporting countryside learning.