Volunteer Gardener / Grounds Person - Willow Wood Hospice
Do you enjoy being outdoors and doing a spot of gardening? Our hospice gardens are rather large and need a lot of care and attention all year round. You will be led by our very talented gardener Sophie, who will support and guide you all the way. It is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills.
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
• General upkeep of the Hospice garden to a high standard
• Digging, pruning, planting, weeding, watering and propagating of existing plants within the hospice garden
• Using equipment safely
• Wearing relevant safety clothing (this can be provided by the Hospice)
• Using expertise and knowledge of planting
• Team work
• Keeping the front of the Hospice tidy
• Sweeping and maintaining grounds
• Working outside throughout all seasons
• Interacting with people who come in and use the garden
Training:
Areas of Interest: Community, Community centre, Conservation, Environment, Health and safety, Health and wellbeing, Hospices, Public events, Wildlife
What activities will the volunteer do? Construction, DIY/odd jobs, Gardening, Lending a helping hand, Outdoors
DBS Check Required: No
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Willow Wood Hospice
Organisation Profile: Willow Wood Hospice is an adult Hospice providing specialist palliative care for patients with life limiting illness, both cancer and non-cancer diagnosis.
We provide care, free of charge, and patients, families and their carers are at the centre of everything we do. Our mission is to continue to provide, free of charge, the highest quality supportive and end of life care to patients with life limiting illness, along with love, care and support to the families and carers during illness and continuing bereavement.
Our Values:
Love and care for patients, families and carers.
Respect For People in life, and at the end of life.
Integrity being open and honest.
Collaboration By people working together.
Development By sharing knowledge and skills, for the benefit of all.
Charity number: 1029318
