Volunteers
YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
Children over the age of eight are welcome to help muck out and work on the farm. They must arrive by 9am either on a Saturday or Sunday during term-time (or both) or anyday during the school holidays.
Parents/carers must come in with their child on the first day of attendance and fill out a registration form and also have a health and safety talk. Please remember:-
1 Kentish Town City Farm is a free access open space, open to all members of the public.
2.Children must be accompanied by an adult if aged eight or under.
4.Farm staff are not responsible for children once they have left the farm, however we will work towards providing a safe environment for your children whilst they are here.
TRAINEES AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The Farm offers work experience for young people who wish to pursue a career in working with animals and offers valuable experience in preparation for leaving secondary education.
The Farm encourages placements from organisations working with children and young people with special needs.
Working in partnership with other agencies we can offer advice in employment in the animal care and horticultural industries.
ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ART & CRAFT
Kentish Town City Farm is used by a whole host of people from all different backgrounds. It runs school holiday activities, after school clubs, and weekend activities, often with an artistic slant and we are always on the look out for fresh ideas and new people to sustain our exciting programme of activities. The farm is a challenging and inspirational place to work and very flexible in its approach. You would be volunteering with people of all ages and we especially welcome practical art and craft sessions to increase the "artistic experience" for our local users. In the past we have run a wide range of activities from printmaking, to welding, carpentry to digital photography, singing & dancing. For more information please contact Simone on 020 7196 5421 or e-mail; simone@ktcityfarm.org.uk.
MAINTENANCE
The farm are always on the look out for people who might be able to fix things! Broken fences, leaking taps, you name it we need it fixing. Please call Simone on 020 7916 5421.
SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
The farm hosts four annual events;- May Day, Apple Day, Christmas Fair and Summer Special - we are always looking for people to help out at these events on the day. Anything from stalls to art activities, facepainting and storytelling. We meet up once a month to talk about event activities. We also take part in off-site events. For more info. please contact Simone on 020 7916 5421 e-mail: simone@ktcityfarm.org.uk