Volunteer Gardener

Volunteer Centre Harlow; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking reliable volunteers to help maintain a local allotment for families affected by dementia. Duties include gardening tasks like mowing, planting, and maintaining garden beds. No experience necessary; enthusiasm and team spirit are what matter. Flexible availability is welcome, with role coordination by the Caring Together Project Facilitator.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about gardening and the outdoors.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, and weed the allotment.
• Clear various parts of the allotment.
• Plant flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
• Maintain garden beds.
• Engage in painting and DIY.
• Jet wash furniture and pathways.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for reliable and trustworthy volunteers to help maintain our allotment in Manners Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The allotment is part of a project created for the families and caregivers of individuals living with dementia aiming to provide a community of support, guidance and resources. If you enjoy gardening, love being outdoors and are looking to be part of a friendly team, please contact us.

Responsibilities

• mowing, trimming and weeding
• clearing various parts of the allotment
• planting flowers, fruits and vegetables
• maintaining garden beds
• painting and DIY
• jet washing furniture and pathways

Qualifications

Experience of gardening would be helpful but is not necessary. We need enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy the outdoors and can make a nice cup of tea!

Availability

We are happy for you to specify the times you are available Monday - Friday during the day. The Caring Together Project Facilitator will correspond with you and meet you at the allotment once times are arranged.

Location

This opportunity is available in: Southend

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