Volunteer Gardener

Purpose of the role

To support the upkeep and development of outdoor garden spaces at Bassets Court, creating a pleasant and welcoming environment for residents while also engaging them in gardening activities to promote wellbeing and social interaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain garden areas (watering plants, weeding, pruning, planting)
• Support seasonal gardening tasks and improvements
• Work with staff to plan simple gardening activities for residents
• Encourage residents to take part in light gardening where appropriate
• Ensure tools are used safely and stored correctly
• Help keep outdoor areas clean and tidy

Skills, experience & attitude needed

• Interest in gardening (experience helpful)
• Friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to engage positively with residents
• Patience, reliability, and willingness to support others
• Basic understanding of health & safety

Expected hours/time

As and when required though we will work around the availability of volunteers.

What you could get out of it

You will make a difference (directly or indirectly) to the people we work with. You will benefit from helping or supporting other people, using existing or learning new skills, gaining confidence, being creative, responding to challenges, and being with other people. You may feel satisfaction from playing a positive role in someone else's life. If you're looking for work, you will gain valuable experience for your CV. Above all else you will have fun and enjoy your experience.