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Gardening Support Volunteer @ Lawrence Hill Health Centre

Job Description

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Role title: Gardening Support Volunteer

Purpose of the role: Supporting participants of different ages and capacities to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Lawrence Hill Health Centre in Bristol

What you will be doing:

• Helping set up resources and materials for activities
• Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)
• Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
• Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

• The good feeling of making someone’s day better
• Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
• Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
• Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
• Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
• Exercise and spending time outside
• A reference or job experience
• A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
• A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Community garden at Lawrence Hill Health Centre

Lawrence Hill Health Centre, Hassell Dr, Bristol BS2 0AN

Time:

Thursdays, 10:15 - 12:15

Please note: We have other gardening support volunteering in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.

Job Type: Volunteer

Salary: Up to £0.01 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 policies are subject to change.

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: STH

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