Volunteer at our Community Orchard POLLOK

Eco Drama
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Pollok Community Orchard – Volunteer Opportunity Summary
Pollok Community Orchard is a community-led initiative located at Pollok Community Centre in Glasgow. The orchard was developed in 2024 by Eco Drama in collaboration with local residents, schools, and community organisations including The Village Storytelling Centre and G53 Together. The project was inspired by the play 'The Forgotten Orchard' and shaped through creative workshops and community consultation. It officially launched in November 2024 with the planting of 22 heritage fruit trees and continues to grow with the help of local volunteers.
We are looking for volunteers to help us upkeep and maintain our community orchard at Pollok Community Centre.

We run ad hoc volunteer meetups and sessions (once every 6–8 weeks) where we maintain the trees, have skill exchanges and workshops, and share food and socialise. In between times, we have a team of volunteers who look after the trees; help with watering (especially during summer and warmer days), weeding, and litter picking.

The trees are less than a year old so will not bear fruit this year, but we have some smaller fruit bushes and are always looking for ideas and suggestions for the orchard.

Volunteers are a core part of what we do, and we organise one-off events like a summer picnic and wildflower day, a harvest festival (100 people+). If volunteers have ideas or would like to, they can get further involved in the work Eco Drama carries out in Pollok—helping to plan and deliver events and celebrations.
What Volunteers Do
• -Attend orchard care sessions every 6–8 weeks, including pruning, watering, mulching, and tree aftercare.
• Join skill-sharing workshops and social gatherings with fellow volunteers.
• Help with general upkeep such as weeding, watering during warm days, and litter picking.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve the orchard’s design and community use.
• Support one-off community events such as the summer picnic, wildflower day, and harvest festival.
• Get involved in planning and delivering creative and community-based events with Eco Drama in Pollok.
How Volunteers Are Supported
• Training and support from orchard experts through workshops and practical sessions.
• A dedicated Volunteer & Community Events Coordinator to organise logistics and communications.
• Tools, materials, refreshments, and other resources are provided at sessions.
• Bi-monthly planning meetups offering volunteers a voice in shaping the orchard.
• Opportunities to join a volunteer steering group and help lead community engagement.
• Funding from organisations such as Glasgow Communities and Place Fund, Awards for All, and Glasgow City Council ensures continued support.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply’ button below (available once logged in and registered). After you apply, the coordinator will contact you by email or phone. If you don’t hear back within 5 working days, double-check your junk/spam folder, or contact the organisation directly. If you need extra support, you can also reach out to Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org.