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Gardener Volunteer

2 months ago

Merseyside, United Kingdom MARIE CURIE Full time

Do you have a green thumb and a passion for making spaces beautiful? Join us as a Gardener Volunteer at Marie Curie Hospice Help us create serene, colourful, and welcoming gardens for our patients and their families. Your love for plants can bring joy and peace to those who need it most.

 

What You'll Be Doing:
Get ready to dig in and enjoy a variety of gardening tasks, including:

Potting up and planting seasonal flowers and plants

Sweeping, watering, weeding, and pruning to keep our garden lush

Removing dead heads and lifting garden rubbish

Mowing the grass to keep it fresh and tidy

Assisting with other garden-related activities as needed

 

What You'll Need:
If you’re passionate about gardening and love working outdoors, this role is for you Key skills and qualities include:

A genuine interest in gardening and plant care

Physical ability to lift and carry garden waste, tools, and furniture

Reliability and commitment to regular volunteer hours

Willingness to work in various weather conditions

Respect for confidentiality

Empathy and understanding towards those affected by end-of-life care issues

 

What You'll Gain:
Volunteering with us offers personal growth and satisfaction You’ll receive:

A fantastic opportunity to enhance your gardening skills in a supportive charity environment

Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support

Reimbursement for agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

 

What We Ask of You:
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask you to:

Provide two references from non-family members

Adhere to our charity’s policies and guidelines

Complete an induction and any necessary training

Keep up with mandatory training and role-related renewals

 

At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our patients and their families. We celebrate diversity and treat all volunteers with respect, without discrimination based on disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or age.