Lawrence Weston Community Farm

Welcome

Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people.

We do this by working with members of the local community and other groups to provide exciting and inclusive activities, as well as a safe, free, green community space. The farm wants to provide a supportive environment in which people can flourish and contribute positively to their community.

Job Vacancies

We are recruiting for the following posts:

Community Farm Worker (Sundays)

We are seeking to recruit a Community Farm Worker (7 hrs a week on Sundays). Salary £20,820 Full Time Equivalent £4,164 per annum actual.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Sunday team, delivering farming based activities that help to meet the needs of local young people.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, approachable and motivated person who will undertake duties including:

Supporting young people between 12 and 18 years old to engage in, and benefit from, community farming activities,
Ensuring the smooth running of the farm on Sundays,
Routine animal care,
Helping ensure the farm is a welcoming and safe environment for our visitors and beneficiaries.

For further information about this post and how to apply, please see the following:

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024.

Farm Hands Engagement Worker (Sundays)

We are seeking to recruit a Farm Hands Engagement Worker (7 hrs a week on Sundays). Salary £21,112 Full Time Equivalent £4,222 per annum actual.

We are looking for a dependable, dynamic, empathetic and motivated person to undertake duties including:

Engaging, supporting and supervising local children between 8 and 11 years old to participate in practical outdoor sessions on the farm including working with the animals, gardening, craft and play activities,
Working with local schools, social services and agencies working with young people and families to offer volunteering places to those children most in need,
Contribute to the smooth running of the farm on Sundays,
Monitoring, evaluation and record keeping.

For further information about this post and how to apply, please see the following:

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024.

Please Support the Farm

Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a registered charity. We do not charge for entry, so every donation we receive helps us remain as a free, safe, public green space for the enjoyment of everyone. Donations help us to continue to support many people in need in our local community with our targeted services, activities and projects.

5 Ways to Wellbeing

The 5 Ways to Wellbeing have been developed as a way of improving our mood and how we feel about ourselves. Visiting, volunteering and taking part in activities on the farm can help you to achieve all of these and start to improve the way you feel about yourself and the world.

Connect... Feeling close to and valued by people and your wider community is vital to feeling happy. When you volunteer at the farm you become a valued member of our team and also have the chance to meet new people and make new friends. You could meet up at the farm with a friend or reach out to someone you know who might be lonely. Have a stroll around the farm and see the seasons change and see the animals.

Be Active... Regular physical activity can lower rates of anxiety and depression. Volunteering outside at the farm whether it is looking after the animals, gardening or maintenance gets you outside in the fresh air, sunshine and nature.

Take Notice... Becoming aware of your surroundings and being present in the moment enhances your wellbeing. You can do this at anytime, but the farm can be a beautiful place to practice being present.

Keep learning... Continued learning through life enhances self-esteem and boosts self confidence. There is lots of opportunity for learning at the farm, either informally through carrying out tasks, or on one of our courses or our fun holiday activities.

Giving... Participating in community projects and giving your time can really improve your sense of wellbeing. By volunteering at the farm, you are taking an active role in your community and being part of something meaningful.