Rossendale - Older People's Service

Olive House – Gardening Assistant

New Line, Bacup, OL13 0BY

This is a flexible opportunity based on your own availability. Times/ days can be arranged upon application.

Overview

Older people services operate using quality services which are provided in a safe way for all residents.

Our core purpose is to provide high quality competitive, and person centred residential and day time support for the people of Lancashire.

Support from a Volunteer can help make a difference in someone's life, even if it's just a smile.

Tasks

• As a Gardening Assistant volunteer you will be encouraged to assist residents to tend to small areas of the garden e.g. planting & maintaining spring/summer pots and baskets. To include general maintenance and basic garden DIY.

Personal Qualities

Gardening Assistant volunteers need to:

• Be good communicators
• Be committed
• Patience and understanding
• Some general knowledge of gardening/ planting/DIY
• Friendly & approachable
• Caring nature

• Aware of confidentiality.
  
  

Volunteers will also be provided with relevant training required for this role.

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