Objective of De GroenVerbinders
De GroenVerbinders is committed to making neighborhoods greener, more social, and more livable. We combine sustainability with social impact by offering people facing ...
Join a walk-through in the City Park (no experience required!)
Practical details
Opportunity • Structural
Contact person
Jart Hoekstra
or contact the organiser directly at jart@degroenverbinders.nl or 0640588726.
Provided
#121861
Scan me or visit en.link050.nl/o/Stichting-De-GroenVerbinders/opportunities--trainings/Join-a-walk-through-in-the-City-Park-no-experience-required/121861 to join
Will you join us inspecting invasive species in the City Park? We are looking for new colleagues to make the City Park safer by removing invasive species.
Do you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a difference for nature?
We are Stichting De GroenVerbinders. We help residents – particularly those on a tight budget – to keep their gardens green and livable. We also have various clients, such as Lefier, de Huismeesters, and the Municipality of Groningen, for whom we carry out diverse jobs. We need your help for one of those jobs. Do you enjoy working with your hands and do you like seeing immediate results? Then we are looking for you!
What are you going to do?
The Municipality of Groningen has asked us to inspect the Stadspark for invasive species. What does that entail? Together with three other colleagues, you will spend a half-day at the Stadspark each week. There, you will look for giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam, invasive exotic species that can be dangerous to biodiversity. You will also remove so-called unwanted 'sprouts' of young seedlings. All of this with the ultimate goal: a safe Stadspark with increased biodiversity.
You remove the invasive exotic species following the instructions provided. Naturally, all of this is done in accordance with safety regulations so that you and your colleagues can work safely at all times. You only remove emerging small exotic species. During the work, you keep the ecological benefit in mind: for example, you leave some tree bark behind for the benefit of insects and small mammals. A win-win situation!
In terms of tasks, you should think of:
- Locating giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam
- Remove the small exotic species
- Locate unwanted suckers (young seedlings such as alder, maple, and blackberry)
- Remove this if desired
You do not need to have an agricultural background . Extensive experience is not necessary either.
What is important, though:
- You enjoy working outdoors
- You are motivated
- You enjoy working together
- You are open to learning
What do we offer?
- A pleasant, social, and cozy work environment
- A catered lunch and fruit at the workplace
- Guidance and support
- The opportunity to gain work experience
- Work that makes a visible difference in the neighborhood
- A volunteer allowance
Everyone can get to work with us. Are you looking for volunteer work? Or do you want to reintegrate after being unemployed for a while? Contact us!
Please note: feel free to apply to qualify for a participation job! We will ensure you get enough hours; there is plenty to do with us.
Related to
About Stichting De GroenVerbinders
Objective of De GroenVerbinders
De GroenVerbinders is committed to making neighborhoods greener, more social, and more livable. We combine sustainability with social impact by offering people facing barriers to employment opportunities for meaningful and suitable work. Together with residents, housing corporations, businesses, and the municipality, we work on greening streets, gardens, and squares. In doing so, we not only strengthen nature and the living environment but also the connection between people in the neighborhood. We also consider what suits the participant and provide tailored solutions.
This opportunity is expired You can find other opportunities here.
