Estates

                Volunteer Role Title

Gardening and Estates/Ground Volunteer

Location

Whittington

Ideal Hours

Flexible - Half a day per week

Role Purpose

St Giles Hospice offers emotional, physical and practical support for our patients, and those important to them. Whether it’s helping with pain relief, supporting a loved one or just being there to listen, we understand that sometimes it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference

St Giles understands the importance of a relaxed and comforting environment for our patients, and one of its uniqueness's is the landscape garden visible from patient rooms or surrounding our therapy centre in Sutton Coldfield.

Patients who are receiving pain management services or complimentary therapy all benefit from the calm and beautiful surroundings on offer.

Our gardens provide sanctuary for many using the hospice services and the gardening team helps to preserve its beauty to keep it presentable.

What will I be doing?

Our gardens and grounds are expansive, with a variety of regular and seasonal activities.

Tasks will include

• Sweeping leaves
• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting a variety of different plants
• Hedge trimming
• Lawn Mowing
• Other general gardening duties

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, we will offer you:

• An opportunity to use your skills and experience in a positive manner
• An induction and settling in period
• Any training and development that is needed
• Add your volunteering activity to your CV, and get a reference
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Improved wellbeing and feeling good about helping others.

What do I need? 

• Prior experience in horticulture or gardening – a keen home gardener or someone with working experience would be ideal.
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for gardening duties, as well as suitable for a hospice environment. Gardening equipment will be provided.
• Knowledge of using gardening machinery.
• Some activities require a level of physical fitness
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively

•     Someone who is creative/resourceful
•     Someone who has good listening skills
•     This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

What to do if I’m interested

Download and complete an application form from our website https://www.stgileshospice.com/support-us/volunteer/

email volunteering@stgileshospice.co.uk

For more information or an informal chat, call 01543 432031 and speak to someone about how volunteering would work for you.