Gardening Volunteer (Hospice)
Dig In and Make a Difference! Cultivate kindness as a Volunteer Gardener.
As a Volunteer Gardener, you will help maintain our beautiful Hospice gardens, where we provide palliative care and support for children with life-shortening conditions.
Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a therapeutic activity that can bring joy and comfort to those who need it the most. Join our team of compassionate and dedicated volunteers today, and help us create a green oasis for the children and families in our care.
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Considerations:
Minimum age requirement: 18
Location: Ty Hafan, Hayes Road, Sully, CF64 5XX
Background checks: we will ask for the details of two referees and a Standard DBS check is required for this role.
Due to the nature of the activities and current projects, we are looking for volunteers with skills, knowledge and experience of gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby.
Our Garden volunteers help out on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday each week
We are looking for volunteers with:
• Gardening experience, either as a profession or a hobby;
• A passion for gardening and a willingness to share skills and knowledge;
• A friendly and approachable personality;
• A good team player who can also confidently work independently;
• A sound knowledge of health and safety, with respect for yourself, others and the environment;
• A sincere understanding of the sensitive nature of volunteering in a Hospice setting.
Activities include:
• General garden maintenance including weeding, planting and watering;
• Keeping grounds clean, tidy and presentable;
• Tending to our memorial garden;
• Project work such as our forest project;
• Using small gardening tools or larger equipment such as a leaf blower;
• Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required seasonally.
Ready to apply?
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This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.
Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.
