Volunteer Gardener - Rowanberries Retirement Living
Volunteer Gardener - Rowanberries Retirement Living
Posted for MHA Communities Bradford & District
Posted by Bradford Volunteer Centre
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to help the scheme maintain or devleop their garden space. Tasks may include tidying beds, weeding, lawn mowing and other gardening jobs as required. You may also work with residents helping them to enjoy the schemes gardens eg utilising raised beds for planting.
By becoming a Volunteer Gardener, you can help create and maintain outdoor spaces for older people. You can also enrich your own life with new experiences and friendships. You will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance your personal and professional development
What skills do I need?
You will have some gardening knowledge and skills, although this can be basic You will have good communication skills We would love it if you came with experience of garden maintenance, but it's not essential You will be able to be flexible You'll have an awareness of older people in the community You'll have a passion for people, and gardening A commitment to health and safety within the volunteering environment You will be able to maintain confidentiality at all times A commitment to MHA's values and policies
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Inclusive Volunteering Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 15/04/2024 - 30/09/2026
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Opportunities are available Monday to Friday flexible for a couple of hours each week
Location:
MHA Rowanberries
3 Baldwin lane
Clayton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD14 6PN
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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