GET INVOLVED WITH THE BIG HELP OUT AT BN: SUNFOLK
This year Volunteers’ Week will culminate in The Big Help Out, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June, where people across the UK will get the chance to experience a range of volunteer taster sessions. Within BN we are holding our own BIG Help Out at British Naturism: Sunfolk with Work Party volunteers helping to get the site ready for its re-opening on the 28 June 2024.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the final stage of the re-development of British Naturism: Sunfolk and undertake the work needed to ready the site for its re-opening. You’ll also get a sneak preview of the site before it opens including the new glamping pods (pictured).
You do not need to be a master craftsman to join these weekends, all you need is a willingness to 'get stuck in' with others to get the job done. You will need to be physically fit to undertake a variety of physical tasks, such as preparing and seeding new lawns, planting shrubs, clearing leaves, managing trees, shrubs and weed-growth, laying gravel footpaths and hard standing, clearing drainage ditches and similar works. There will also be some moving and setting up tasks ahead of the site re-opening. There is something for everyone. As one of our volunteers, Paul, recently commented ....
I’m totally useless at both DIY and gardening, but I’ve been kept busy at Sunfolk for the last two days …. and really enjoyed it; so no excuses, sign up to volunteer.
We would welcome help from members who would like to spend time at our Sunfolk site in St Albans, Hertfordshire for one, two or several days as a member of our weekend work parties, from 09:30 to 16:00. There are work parties running throughout June, but we are also running some BIG WEEKENDS when we are going to try and achieve a larger group task with as many people as we can.
7-9 June
15-16 June
Clothes optional (and probably weather dependent!) though you will need to wear suitable footwear; garden gloves (if appropriate) and other protective equipment if using power tools or if specifically requested. For those who wish to stay overnight, camping pitches (motorhomes, campervans or caravans only) are available free of charge; indoor accommodation in Glamping Pods (bring own sleeping bag) is also available on request. No tents. Lunch and refreshments will be provided but those staying overnight will need to provide their own meals at other times (onsite kitchen and takeaway menus available). Travel costs for those who would like to participate but who are unable to afford to do so due to the cost of travel may be met (if agreed in advance).
This is a micro volunteering opportunity so all you need to do is send an email to sunfolk-workparty@bn.org.uk. Your email will be acknowledged and you will be sent information on how to register for your preferred dates.