Happy Flowers project at Centre for Wildlife Gardening

London Wildlife Trust is looking for a friendly and confident individual to help support staff in leading the Happy Flower project.
Happy Flowers is a gardening project for adults with learning disabilities. The project has run since 1994, and we work with the same five adults every week.  Disabilities range in severity, and most of the adults have difficulties with communication. Basic gardening tasks and growing organic vegetables, arts and crafts are weekly activities.
Special requirements? Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is preferable but not essential. A patient and understanding personality are the key ingredients. Basic knowledge of gardening is useful but not essential.
Where?  Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Peckham
When? Every Monday and Friday 10am-3pm.  Minimum two month commitment
Travel expenses are reimbursed
Contact cbrown@wildlondon.org.uk

Green up the Greenway
Newham
This year long project aims to transform East London’s Greenway into a safe, clean park which is attractive to people and wildlife. The project starts in April 2008.
We are looking for volunteers to take part in practical conservation activities such as wild-flower planting, bird & bat box installation, clearance of invasive plants & fly-tipping and the creation of log piles (to provide habitats for insects & reptiles). Volunteers will gain practical skills in wildlife identification, reserve wardening and habitat management.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed on production of tickets or preferably, Oyster card receipts (available at tube stations).
Special Requirements Full training is provided. However, enthusiasm, common sense and the ability to team work with people from diverse backgrounds is essential.
Where? We will meet at West Ham tube station (High Street entrance) at 10am.
Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Refreshments & protective clothing (e.g. gloves) will be provided.
When? Every Tuesday, 10am - 4pm
Contact our volunteering officer Helen Wallis or call 020 7261 0447

Community outreach volunteers
Hackney, Southwark, Camden, Lewisham and Islington
You would be helping with a range of community engagement projects. This will include community engagement skills such as facilitation of small groups, including people (of all ages) in decision-making, taking notes during group discussions and liaising with community organisations.
Special Requirements Good facilitation skills; experience of working with a range of communities desirable but not essential; contacts with community organisations desirable. A character reference is required.
Where? In a range of community spaces (community centres etc.) across Hackney, Southwark, Camden, Lewisham, and Islington.
When? This is dependent on when community groups meet but it is likely to be evening or weekends. Some day work might be required.
Number of volunteers required? Ideally we would like four volunteers, with one volunteer from each of the four boroughs. This is not essential however.
Contact Helen Wallis