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Gardening & Growing Volunteer

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (On-site)
Watford, Hertfordshire
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Summary

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces at our sites across Hertfordshire and Bucks including

Brindle Court, Watford
Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford
Our smaller sites in Stevenage, Hoddesdon and Hemel Hempstead 
Crest Rd, High Wycombe

Detailed description

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

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces, including:

·       Weeding

·       Sweeping

·       Pruning

·       Clearing leaves and large twigs

·       Watering plants

·       Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds

We would love for this to be an opportunity to involve our residents and potentially lead a gardening activity with them, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain their own green spaces in the future. 

You will need:

  • Enjoy working outside in all weathers.
  • An interest/basic knowledge of gardening
  • Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling
  • To work under your own initiative.
  • Good communication skills
  • Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills

A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!

Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .

 

What volunteers need:
You will be required to under go a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide details of 2 x referees

What we will provide to volunteers:

  • Reimbursement of costs
  • Full training and induction
  • Access to events and celebrations throughout the year 
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One YMCA View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Refreshed on: 04 October 2024
Closing date: 18 November 2024 at 15:07
Tags: Garden

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