Role description: Assist Stover to make projects for the park such as bird/ bat boxes, benches, items for trails, fixing signs etc, part of the Lottery funded ‘Restoring Stover Park’ project. A friendly group to meet, chat, learn new skills and help Stover.
When: 3 hours every other week, 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month
Where: Stover Community Shed, Stover Country Park
Commitment: On going
Positions available: 6 per session subject to size of the shed (capacity to increase with new build of community shed)
Supported by: Restoring Stover Park – Community Engagement Officer
Tasks and activities:
- Tool use
- Creation of Stover related projects eg. Benches, mud kitchens, bird/ bat boxes, signs, furniture
- Wood work
Training and Skills Received:
- Full induction in tools at Stover Country Park
- On going support
- Peer support
Personal qualities and experience:
- Friendly and reliable
- Good sense of humour
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to follow safety rules
- Interested in aiding the restoration of Stover Country Park
This post is part of the Restoring Stover Park project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Access to all relevant equipment will be provided, including tools. Reasonable expenses may be claimed
If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658
