As a Gardening Volunteer in family homes, you can help make a real impact on the lives of families with children facing complex health challenges and a shortened life.

Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to play and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of these families.

Our Gardening Volunteer role supports numerous Tŷ Hafan families who find it difficult to clear and maintain their gardens or outdoor spaces, alongside providing around the clock care for their child or young person.

Often, once the space has been cleared, the task becomes more manageable and less daunting, giving families the breathing space they need to maintain the area by themselves.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 21+

Location: Across South & West Wales (in your local area)

Time commitment: Flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate your personal schedule. The support plans designed for referred families are typically structured to span a period of six weeks.

Background checks: Enhanced DBS check, 2 references and induction/training course required before starting.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for volunteers with some skills, experience and knowledge of gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby.

Activities include:

•Mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and pruning shrubs/trees;

•Disposal of garden waste;

•Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds;

•General tidy up of outdoor spaces;

•Other ad-hoc gardening tasks on a seasonal basis.

At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.

We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

 Training you will receive:

You will receive a comprehensive introduction to Tŷ Hafan and your role, to include an in-person Induction and Training Programme as well as additional e-learning.

You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who will assist you with any queries or concerns through regular and ongoing meetings.

Other role and organisation specific training is available including both supplementary and mandatory training.

All volunteers must maintain their mandatory training to continue in their role.

The benefits of becoming a Gardening Volunteer in Family Homes:

•Make a positive difference in the lives of children with life-shortening conditions and their families, by creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for them to enjoy;

•Attend Volunteer Celebration Events throughout the year;

•Meet new people and join a friendly community of volunteers, passionate about helping others;

•Develop your existing gardening skills and knowledge;

•Expenses will be provided following discussion about the role.

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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. .

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?

Click here to fill in an application form on your laptop/pc

Click here to complete an application form on your mobile phone/tablet

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.