Gardener Volunteer (Peace Building, Watford)

Purpose of this role

Our gardens at the Peace Hospice are locally renowned for their year-round display of seasonal plants and flowers. We have a team of skilled and dedicated green-fingered volunteers who regularly tend to the numerous tasks that are involved in maintaining our gardens. We are seeking additional volunteers to help to create and maintain our garden areas both in and around the Hospice.

Main tasks

• Planting seasonal bulbs and plants
• Maintenance of fences and pergolas
• Care and maintenance of garden tools
• Weeding and watering
• Clearing paths and patio areas
• Pruning and dead-heading

What are we looking for?

 ·        a good knowledge of gardening techniques, including propagation, taking cuttings etc

·        someone who is reliable and flexible, and able to liaise with other gardeners to coordinate attendance and work schedules

·        a sensitivity to people dealing with a life-limiting illness

·        volunteers need to be 18 or over

·        someone who can positively represent the Hospice to the general public.

Training and support

 ·        there will be a named line manager who will provide ongoing support

·        there will be some mandatory training that you will need to complete at the start of your volunteering with us and then periodically afterwards as refresher training

·        your line manager will organise training specific to your role and you we will ask you to read and acknowledge you have read the risk assessment.