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Welcome to The Friends of Broomfield Park
We are a dedicated volunteer group committed to preserving and enhancing Broomfield Park in Palmers Green, North London.
Broomfield Park is a historic and scenic green space featuring beautiful plant borders, open landscapes, lakes, sports facilities and a playground for children.
Through fundraising, advocacy, and hands-on projects, The Friends of Broomfield Park play a crucial role in maintaining this cherished green space for future generations.
We currently have over 140 volunteers working across a wide range of activities that includes:
- Horticulture, helping to maintain flower beds within the historic walled gardens and making the wonderful conservatory such a magical place to visit.
- The Palmers Greenery Community Cafe - a local community hub, volunteer-led and not for profit, which supports many amazing projects in the park
- Wetlands, wildlife pond and habitats - increasing biodiversity
- Events which promote a sense of community and help to raise funds for the park
- Education - class visits, workshops and outdoor learning opportunities for local school groups
Volunteering Roles
- Contribute to helping in your local park
- Gardening and maintenance of various habitats
- Supporting the setup, running and taking down of events
- Assisting with planning and problem solving in existing and new projects
- Organising and supervising workgroups
- Organising and supporting the supervision of visiting groups
- Photographing and documenting events and activities
- Use of social media to promote activities
- Leading and developing new projects
Benefits of Volunteering
- Meet and work with like-minded people and make friends
- Be part of a community, feel part of something outside of your friends and family
- Opportunities to contribute to your local environment and make a difference
- Mental and physical health benefits of outdoor activity in open green spaces
- Sharing and developing skills and experience in a variety of techniques and social interaction
- Take on a challenge to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents
- Having fun!
