Head Gardener Volunteer
Leckhampton
Location: Leckhampton Court Hospice
About the role
If you love gardens as much as we do then you’ll know they need a lot of care. In this role you’ll be helping the garden team with everyday tasks to keep your local Sue Ryder hospice garden looking its best.
Activities will usually include:
• Taking a Lead role overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the Hospice Gardens
• Supporting and guiding the team of volunteer gardeners
• Helping with projects like planting, clearing overgrown areas or developing sensory areas
• Garden maintenance including weeding, hedge cutting, raking and deadheading
• Sweeping paths and removing leaves
How often we’d like your support
We hope you’ll volunteer 3 - 6 hours a week, but all our roles are flexible to suit you.
What we hope you’ll bring to the role
You might not have experience of everything on this list. That’s fine; finding the right person is more important to us than ticking all the boxes. We hope you’ll:
• Have a basic knowledge of plants
• Have the patience and ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Be reliable
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable approach
• Be enthusiastic
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
What you can expect from us
We want to provide an experience that is inclusive, friendly, and supportive. To do this we will:
• Offer all the training you need in your role
• Make sure you feel appreciated and respected
• Provide regular support in a way that suits you
• Ask for your feedback on how we can do better
• Deal with any concerns or complaints quickly and fairly
• Make sure you have a clear understanding of what you need to do in your role
• Repay out-of-pocket travel expenses
Some of the benefits to you
• Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences
• Make new friends and feel connected
• Feel more confident and improve your wellbeing
• Boost your CV and gain references for your future employers
• Help change lives and support your local community
More information about volunteering
As well as the tasks already mentioned, all Sue Ryder volunteers have the following responsibilities:
• Completing the relevant checks and training needed for the role.
• Following Sue Ryder policies and procedures
• Showing a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion
• Showing a commitment to Sue Ryder’s core values and behaviours
• Understanding their responsibility relating to data protection
To apply, please click on the Apply Now button.
Salary: UNPAID
