Volunteering
The Fairfield Association depends on volunteers, who play an essential role in fulfilling our charitable objectives.
Opportunities for volunteers include:
Work parties
Maintenance and enhancement of our land, principally the Fairfield Community Orchard and the Fauna and Flora Nature Reserves, on our monthly or fortnightly work parties.
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Special events
Assisting at annual events the Fairfield Association runs such as Wassailing in January, the Easter Egg Hunt, Apple Day and Carol Singing. In addition the FA often has a communal event in July and expert-guided walks through the Reserve.
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We depend on volunteer help for all of these events, for tasks including:
- baking cakes to sell at our refreshment stalls
- setting up and taking down (marquees, tables etc.)
- helping at tea/cake and other stalls
- many other activities, including planning and preparation
Educational activities
We also offer educational activities to schools during term time, and other activities including wildlife hunts and Forest Schools to children during half terms and holidays. We particularly welcome young people to help with these activities. Please note that for all activities involving children, references may be required.
Behind the scenes work
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Essential behind the scenes activities such as delivering newsletters, joining regular committee meetings or groups organising particular events, or volunteering for specific administrative roles.
Sponsorship
If you’re intending to take part in a sponsored activity, such as the Cross-Bay walk, we have also got a Sponsorship Form for you to download:
Fairfield Association Sponsorship Form (PDF 443K)
Join us
If you would like to be informed at the planning stage about our events and activities and how you could help with them, please join the Fairfield Association as a community member. It’s free.