Gardener Volunteer (Ealing)

Gardener Volunteer (Ealing)

Posted for Hestia

Posted by Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service

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Volunteer your time at Hestia to make our gardens a beautiful place for adults and children to enjoy all year through! Are you green fingered and have a passion for gardens and outdoor spaces?

What you will be doing:

• • Inspire and motivate staff and people in the services to get involved in maintaining and growing the garden
  • To provide tips on how to maintain and grow the garden - sowing seeds, planting bulbs, taking cuttings
  • Provide basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
  • Lead in planting and nurturing new trees, flowers, and various plants
  • Provide best practice on how to use the correct gardening tools
  • Inspire people in our services and staff to maintain a clean garden
  • Advise staff on the costs of plants and garden necessities

What's in it for you:

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

What skills do I need?

• A basic knowledge/ experience of plant care and use of gardening tools7
• Calm and patient approach
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation