We tentatively looked for volunteers several years ago and have been surprised at the reponse. So much so that we now welcome them regularly and are immensely grateful for all the good work that they do.
Volunteers at Cambo are obviously of considerable benefit to us and the upkeep of the garden, but we know that the benefits are not just one-sided, as feedback from those who have already enjoyed the experience indicates that skills are learned and much pleasure had. Because of the nature of tasks involved it is necessary that volunteers are reasonably fit and able to carry out usual garden tasks.
Volunteer by the day or part of a day in the garden
Weekdays only
Work alongside the gardeners weeding, planting, potting up, pricking out seedlings etc etc
Start work at 10.15 a.m. or 1.15 p.m.
Gloves and tools provided
Bring own lunch, but tea and coffee provided
Click on the link for more information about self catering Gardening Breaks At Cambo.
Volunteer and Learn a New Skill
We intend running courses on the following subjects in the near future. Please CONTACT US if you are interested and would like further information.
· Dry Stone walling using traditional lime-based mortar
· Pointing stone walls using traditional lime-based mortar
· Re-building and repairing bridges
· Tree surgery
· Portrait and garden photography
· Twin-scaling – a method of propagating specialist snowdrops and rare daffodils
· Designing a border
· Propagation How to take basal and soft tip cuttings in early summer and produce a large number of plants from a few
· Painting exterior wood using traditional linseed oil
There is a charge for these courses
Accommodation can be provided at Cambo House.
WWOOF
WWOOF World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms / Willing Workers on Organic Farms
WWOOF organisations are organic farms and locations which are in keeping the general ethic or respect for the environment and the idea of an exchange of knowledge and expertise, food and accommodation in exchange for help on a voluntary basis. Volunteers work for a minimum of two weeks and work a 40 hour week in exchange for accommodation and keep. To date Wwoofers at Cambo have helped with various aspects of the snowdrop business and have created a new woodland path.
For more information vist the website or email hello@wwoof.org
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