Volunteer role: Gardener Companions
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Commitment level: Flexible – occasional volunteering one to two hours sessions during ‘growing seasons’ Spring / Summer. Less frequent in Autumn / Winter.Location: Stamford and surrounding areas
Purpose of the Voluntary role:
The purpose of the Garden Companion role is to provide practical help and social interaction to older people, who have no other means of support, enabling them to maintain and enjoy their gardens. This volunteer role only involves light gardening with manual tools and is not a substitute for situations where a paid for gardening service is required. It is about sharing a passion for gardening, friendship and a bit of practical help. It could be a one off session or occasional visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Light gardening, for example this could include, watering plants, maintaining hanging baskets, planting new flowers and shrubs
- Engaging sociably with the members we support
- Following Health & Safety guidance – including no use of power tools, electric tools or lawnmowers and being committed to maintaining a safe work environment for you and other volunteers.
- Wear protective clothing when required
- Reporting any concerns or queries to the Volunteer Service Manager
- Uphold the values of the Evergreen Care Trust
- Key relationships:
- Working with other volunteer gardeners
- Working with Members of Staff delivering the Trust’s ‘Paid for’ Services
- Working alongside other volunteer Groups within the Trust
Skills, Qualifications and experience required:
- No formal qualifications are required
- A keen interest in gardening
- Enjoy working outdoors
To be physically fit and from a health perspective be able to do light gardening
Training and support required:
- Mandatory Online Safeguarding training
- Guidance on the role
Availability of parking at work location:
- There is usually street or off road parking at our members home address
- All necessary tools and protective clothing will be supplied. Tools can be stored at Evergreen’s office.
Expenses:
Non Applicable
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: J0725Gardening