The Eden Project is seeking volunteers to help run a pioneering new programme of activities for grandparents and their grandchildren.

Deep Roots New Shoots is aimed at mobilising the time and talents of older people and is the first time a visitor attraction is putting on targeted sessions to support grandparents.

The unique programme is supported by the innovation charity Nesta and the Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) through the Second Half Fund. 

Sessions are devised by Eden’s education team and designed specifically for grandparents and under-fives so they can get ideas for outdoor and imaginary play and meet other grandparents with their grandchildren.

Now Eden is looking for volunteers aged over 50 who can offer their time to support the drop-in activities.

All the Deep Roots New Shoots sessions are included in the general admission charge and take place at 11am and 3pm from Tuesdays to Fridays during school term-time.

In addition to the drop-in activities Eden is running a series of six weekly sessions for grandparents in fields and woodland on its wider estate.

For more information on volunteering or taking part in  Deep Roots New Shoots or  Little Eden for Grandparents go to www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/activities-for-grandparents  or email [email protected]