Therapeutic Horticulture Volunteer at Bristol Royal

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Alive Activities Full time

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.
Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Role title:
Therapeutic Horticulture Volunteer at the Bristol Royal Infirmary


Purpose of the role:

Supporting hospital patients living with dementia to engage in our weekly therapeutic gardening sessions at the Bristol Royal Infirmary's Sanctuary Square garden.

You will help participants to engage in nature-based activities and with each other, with the aim of improving their wellbeing in a holistic way (mentally, physically, cognitively, socially).


What you will be doing:

  • Helping set up resources and materials for activities
  • Supporting participants socially and with nature
- based activities (gardening and green crafts)

  • Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
  • Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

  • The good feeling of making someone's day better
  • Connecting with the local community and meeting other likeminded volunteers
  • Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
  • Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities training opportunities in the field
  • Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
  • Exercise and spending time with nature
  • A reference or job experience
  • A share of fresh homegrown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
  • A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Sanctuary Square

  • Internal Courtyard, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Infirmary,
Terrell St, Bristol, BS2 8ED.

Time:

Wednesdays, 1:4- 3:45

Please note:
We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.


Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
Up to £0.01 per hour

Benefits:

  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:

STH

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