Gardening Support Volunteer Opportunity

3 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Volunteer Partnership Full time
Gardening Support Volunteer

We are seeking an enthusiastic Gardening Support Volunteer to assist residents at Woodhill House in maintaining their garden. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents and helping them achieve their goals.

About the Role:

The role involves assisting residents with gardening tasks, including planting and maintaining pots and baskets, as well as carrying out general maintenance and basic garden DIY. You will also have the opportunity to actively support and encourage our service users, helping them to achieve their specified goals and objectives.

As a volunteer, you will be required to commit to minimum level training, including safeguarding, and commit to further training relevant to the role. You will also be asked to log your volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses (where applicable) online.

Required Qualities:
  • Be committed to providing a good service
  • Patience and understanding
  • Some general knowledge of gardening/planting/DIY
  • Friendly & approachable
  • Caring nature
  • Aware of confidentiality issues
Training and Support:

Training will be provided in the form of peer support, distance e-learning, or trainer-led. Volunteers are asked to have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and may be asked to regularly refresh training where required.

Salary:

£8-10 per hour (dependent on experience)

Schedule:

All days of the week, morning or afternoon to suit the volunteer. Volunteering sessions are flexible to weather conditions and will be arranged with the home upon enquiry.



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