Gardener - Portbraddan Cottage

Portbraddan Holiday Cottage Garden is nestled next to the stunning White Park Bay

By getting involved, you could…

• Shape and create a beautiful secret garden for the holiday guests and for you to enjoy on your visits
• Meet holiday guests from all over the world who may be present on your visit
• Keep fit & healthy
• Use your gardening know-how, and learn more

What’s involved?

• Pruning, weeding, planting, transplanting, landscaping & taking breaks to enjoy and explore the beautiful location.
• You are important in making sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes an induction in using tools, including health and safety and evacuation procedures of the cottage.

This role will suit you if you are…

• Comfortable and motivated to work alone and in groups with other volunteers.
• Happy to work outside in all weathers.
• Happy to be a friendly face to the holiday guests who may be present on your visit.
• Interested in gardening, the great outdoors & wildlife (Seals, seabirds and sometimes dolphins can be seen).
• Excited to share in the creative process of developing and shaping a large garden with many possibilities.
• Reasonably fit and able to tend to a garden, as you’ll be on your feet, bending and stretching during the day

Extra information

• We’ll help you get to know Portbraddan cottage, how you can help and how you will work with the rest of the team – with induction and training.
• We provide equipment & protective clothing to help you do this role well and safely.

• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs between home and volunteering location (up to 40 miles per day) in accordance with National Trust policy and agreed with the National Trust manager.