Gardening Support Volunteer at Dementia-friendly

2 weeks ago


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: Gardening Support Volunteer**

**Purpose of the role**:Supporting older participants, many of who live with dementia, to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at our dementia-friendly allotment in Brislington, Bristol.

**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 like-minded volunteers
- 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

**Location**:
Plot 131 Talbot Rd Allotments, Brislington, Bristol BS4 2NT

**Time**:
Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00

**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**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: STH



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