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Sue Ryder
Gloucestershire
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Gardener Volunteer
Leckhampton Court Hospice
Volunteer Role Description and Skills Profile
About the role
If you love gardens as much as we do then you’ll know they need a lot of care and attention. In this role you’ll be helping the garden team with everyday practical tasks to keep your local Sue Ryder centre garden looking its beautiful best.
Activities will include:
• Helping with projects like new planting, clearing overgrown areas or developing sensory sections.
• Garden maintenance – including weeding, hedge cutting, raking and deadheading.
• Sweeping paths and removing leaves.
How often we’d like your support
Ideally we hope you’d volunteer every week or fortnight, however all our roles are flexible and times should be agreed with your local centre.
The skills and experience you’ll need for this role
You will need to:
• Have a basic knowledge of plants and their management.
• Have the patience and ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Be reliable and professional.
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable approach.
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
What you can expect from us
We want to provide a volunteering environment that is inclusive, stimulating, friendly and supportive. As part of our commitment to you we will:
● Make sure you have all the training you need in your role
● Ensure you are appreciated and respected
● Provide you with regular support in a way that suits you
● Ask for your feedback and provide opportunities for you to help shape our future
● Celebrate your successes and recognise your contribution
● Resolve any concerns or complaints promptly and fairly
● Ensure you have a clear idea of what your involves
● Reimburse any out of pocket travel expenses
Some of the benefits to you
● Make new friends and feel connected
● Build your confidence and improve your wellbeing
● Enhance your CV and gain written references for prospective employers
● Help change lives and support your local community
● Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences
Additional information about volunteering
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this profile, all Sue Ryder volunteers should be aware of their specific responsibilities:
● Demonstrating a commitment to undergoing relevant checks, ongoing training and following all Sue Ryder policies and procedures.
● Adhering to all health and safety and fire regulations and to cooperate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
● Promoting a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion within the Charity.
● Demonstrating a commitment to Sue Ryder’s aims, objectives, core values and behaviours.
● All volunteers are expected to understand their duties and responsibilities relating to data protection. They should familiarise themselves with the Sue Ryder Data Protection policy and complete any related training requested of them
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Salary: Unpaid
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