Gardening Volunteer (Meadowfield Hospital)
Gardening Volunteer (Meadowfield Hospital)
Posted for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Posted by Community Works
You will be redirected to the Community Works website to express your interest.
We are looking for a volunteer to help maintain the garden in between gardening groups. We have a contract for lawn cutting and hedge trimming. However, the we need additional support with the gardens to bring them to their full glory such as potting, growing veg, supporting patients in taking pride in the gardens etc.
If the volunteer would also like to join in with our group work to support patient engagement, that will be supported and can be worked towards following the correct procedures.
Benefits
- Increase your social and relationship skills
- Gain career experience
- Volunteering provides a sense of purpose.
Practical Considerations
Free parking. Travel expenses will be paid.
Support Disabled
Regular supervision is given to volunteers.What skills do I need?
- Basic knowledge of gardening
- A reasonable level of fitness is necessary to handle manual tasks and work outdoors
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- An ability to relate well to people on a one to one basis and be sympathetic to others’ situations
- Well presented, with a friendly and approachable manner and good verbal communication skills
- An ability to be patient and calm even in the face of difficult situations
- An ability to act on own initiative within the role description.
Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training
When is this role available?
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We are looking for a volunteer that can commit regularly for 2 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.
Location:
Meadowfield Hospital
Arundel
Road
Worthing
Sussex
BN13 3EP
You will be redirected to the Community Works website to express your interest.
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