Volunteer Gardener

**About Somerville Assisted Living**:
Somerville Assisted Living is a family-run, supported living community featuring 40 apartments for individuals aged 55 and over. Our ethos is to place our residents at the heart of every task and interaction, fostering a sense of family and mutual wellbeing among both residents and staff. Our beautiful 1920s Art Deco building, surrounded by well-tended gardens, is a source of pride and joy for our community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and cared for, reflecting our commitment to making Somerville not just a place to live, but a place to call home.

Job Summary:
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours weekly/biweekly

Key Responsibilities:

- Planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and mowing
- Seasonal planting and garden planning
- Assisting with garden based activities for residents, such as planting workshops.
- Monitor plant health and identify pests or diseases for appropriate treatment
- Assist in the growing of plants from seeds or cuttings
- Ensure all garden areas are kept clean and organised
- Support other groundskeeping duties as required

Who We're Looking For:

- Passionate about gardening and the outdoors
- Reliable and able to commit to regular volunteering hours
- Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team

What you could get out of it:

- Free lunches and beverages.
- The good feeling of making someone’s day better
- Connecting with the local community
- Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
- Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
- Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
- Exercise and spending time outside
- A reference or job experience
- A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
- A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Join our team as a Gardener and contribute to the upkeep of our calming gardens while enjoying the satisfaction of seeing your work bloom.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: £0.01-£0.10 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 2 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Tips

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Volunteer Gardener - flexi time.