Garden volunteer, working with vulnerable volunteers

• Support: Work collaboratively alongside vulnerable participants, encouraging them to participate in tasks, sharing gardening tips, and boosting their confidence.
• Gardening Tasks: Assist with our gardening team in maintenance of the park and gardens, including weeding, planting, pruning, sowing seeds, and clearing leaves.

What skills do I need?

Required Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Empathy & Patience: A calm, patient approach with an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people in the community.
• Gardening Interest: A basic knowledge or passion for gardening and a willingness to learn.
• Reliability: Commitment to attending scheduled sessions to provide consistency for participants.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team alongside staff and other volunteers.