Gardening Volunteer
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We are looking to find some green-fingered volunteers to support the maintenance and development of our beautiful outdoor spaces at St Oswald’s Hospice.
Volunteers will be involved in a variety of practical gardening tasks and we can discuss the weekdays and times that suit you.
The Gardening Volunteer role will suit someone with a keen interest, and some gardening knowledge and experience. You will be playing a key part in creating safe and welcoming places for our patients and their families to enjoy.
The main tasks of the role are lawn / shrub maintenance; planting and weeding; composting; and watering. There are also a variety of other horticultural tasks, as required, across mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, raised beds and planters, lawns, hedges, trees, pathways, a children's play garden and a variety of courtyard gardens.
There are also opportunities to contribute to the development of the gardens.
What skills do I need?
The Personal Qualities / Skills / Experience required for the role are:
- Gardening experience / knowledge
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach
- An ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- The ability to carry out tasks that involve occasional heavy manual handling / strenuous tasks is beneficial, however it is not essential for this role
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 16/07/2026 - 01/09/2027
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Days and times flexible (weekdays 10am – 3pm approx.)
Location:
Regent Avenue,
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE3 1EE
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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