Opportunities
Good Neighbours Gardening Volunteer

Good Neighbours Gardening Volunteer

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

Join the Good Neighbours Project – Help Make a Garden Safer and Brighter * Please note gardening only takes place between April and September*

The Good Neighbours Project recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to carry out practical, neighbourly tasks that make a real difference. One key focus is helping with gardens that may pose a safety risk to residents—especially when overgrown paths or neglected spaces become difficult to manage.

For individuals who are disabled, living alone, or facing challenges, keeping on top of outdoor spaces can be overwhelming—especially without someone to turn to for help.

We’re looking for volunteers to take part in one-off garden tidy-ups. Tasks may include:

Cutting back hedges
Clearing slippery or overgrown paths
Weeding
Simple fence or gate repairs

If you have a few practical skills, a willingness to help, and a compassionate heart, we’d love to hear from you.

What skills do I need?

As a Gardening Volunteer, you’ll be asked to:

Help with one-off tidy-ups of clients' gardens, making outdoor spaces safer and more manageable
Work independently or as part of a small team, depending on the task and your preference
Let us know if someone might need extra support—we can connect them with the right services
Complete a short report after each visit so the Good Neighbours project team stays updated and can provide any necessary follow-up

Posted for North Tyneside VODA

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

Details

Accessibility
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
Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
Written role description

When is this role available?

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

How much time do you need to give? As much or as little as you like! The Good Neighbours Project offers flexible volunteering opportunities across North Tyneside, so you can make a real difference in a way that works for you. This role is completely flexible and shaped by the needs of local people—many of whom are older or living alone. There’s no long-term commitment required—just a willingness to help when you’re able. Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or a few days a month, your time matters.

Location:

This opportunity is available in the following regions:

Borough of North Tyn

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.