Volunteers are a vital part of our team here at Magdalen. The skills , experience and time that volunteers give freely , is greatly valued by staff and trustees and is an important factor in the success and growth of Magdalen.

Because of the variety of work that we do , the beautiful surroundings and the commitment to enhancing peoples' relationship with and understanding of sustainability, (and perhaps because we're quite nice people) , we attract interest from people from all walks of life, and from all over the world.  

How you could help…

There are a whole host of things that you could do during your time at Magdalen, for example:

• Help out with our veg’ box scheme  
• Keep Sally and Amy (our lovely Tamworths) fed and watered  
• Help Liz and Janet feed the masses in the kitchen  
• Give a hand with fundraising and publicity  
• Help Catherine, Nick and Anne in the office  
• Work on our sustainable projects - there are always a number of on-going projects needing that extra pair of hands
• Become Liz’s chief cake tester!

Volunteers can come in one day per week usually a Tuesday for horticulture work or Wednesday for more agricultural things.  Otherwise volunteers are welcome for full weeks, usually Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm , with an hour for lunch and of course tea breaks – however , we are quite flexible and alternative working hours can be arranged if necessary.

To say thank you for your hard work , we provide you with scrumptious home cooked (local, organic and fairtrade - where possible) food , made by our very own master chefs Liz and Janet and, if we've got room - somewhere to kip (if you're not from round here).

We welcome both local volunteers who volunteer on a day or weekly basis and residential volunteers from far and distant lands.

Happy campers (and caravanners)…

We have a steady flow of residential volunteers, who stay either in our funky caravans or in the warmer summer months on our beautiful eco-campsite. Our campsite boasts a range of tents , a fire circle , the ultimate composting loo with a view and under-floor heating (well it would be nice!).

Our short term residential volunteers generally come for a minimum of one week and can stay up three months (after a one week taster period).

Are you local?!

We are currently looking for longer term , local volunteers to help in the following areas:

• Develop sustainable building projects around the site  
• Out in the community with fundraising events  
• Clerical/administration work  
• Working on the farm  - in particular helping with the care of our animals
• regular strimming and general outside tidying jobs
• maintenance and carpentry work 

If you'd like to become part of our hardworking, fun loving Magdalen Volunteer Team - Anne, our Volunteer Co-ordinator would love to hear from you.  Call her on: (01460) 30144 ext 21 or e-mail volunteer@themagdalenproject.org.uk