Gardening and Growing Volunteer

Gardening and Growing Volunteer

Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Ogard Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0NU, United Kingdom
Community & familyFaith-basedWellbeing
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One YMCA
#83609
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Summary

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces

Detailed description

Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.

The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces, including:

·       Weeding

·       Sweeping

·       Pruning

·       Clearing leaves and large twigs

·       Watering plants

·       Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds

 

We would love for this to be an opportunity to involve our residents and potentially lead a gardening activity with them, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain their own green spaces in the future. 


You will need:

  • Enjoy working outside in all weathers.
  • An interest/basic knowledge of gardening
  • Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling
  • To work under your own initiative.
  • Good communication skills
  • Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills

 


A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!

 


Please note: You will be required to Undergo a DBS check

Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .

 

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What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

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About One YMCA

Our organisation offers a diverse range of services, programmes and initiatives in order to support our local communities to belong, contribute and thrive.
We deliver a range of programmes and services that tackle the issues facing local people such as homelessness, family support and wellbeing. We offer opportunities for young people, from apprenticeships to work experience and childcare to youth clubs.
We work with all ages, faiths and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs.
We have served the communities in Hertfordshire for 135 years and we reach 1000’s of people each day.