Gardening & Growing Volunteer
Description
The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces at our sites across Hertfordshire and Bucks including
Brindle Court, Watford Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford Our smaller sites in Stevenage, Hoddesdon and Hemel Hempstead Crest Rd, High Wycombe Anderson House, Hitchin Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.
The impact you'll have
Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
You will need:
Enjoy working outside in all weathers. An interest/basic knowledge of gardening Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling To work under your own initiative. Good communication skills Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!
Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .
When
Commitment
Ongoing
Available Slots
1
You will need
Criminal record check required
Minimum age: 18
ONE YMCA
Families, children and young people
We provide social housing for single people and support the training and development of young people and residents. We also operate a range of children’s centres and a full-day nursery.
In addition, we deliver community services including health, sports and recreation programmes, along with facilities and meeting spaces for local groups.