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Title

Gardener volunteer, Grove House, St Albans

Organisation

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

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Website

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What you will be doing

Our gardens at Grove House are an essential element of the experience that we offer our patients and families. We have a team of dedicated green-fingered volunteers who regularly tend to the tasks that are involved in maintaining our gardens. We are seeking additional volunteers to help to keep the gardens looking amazing.

Activities

Gardening

Skills & Attributes

Gardening

Skills Description

• a good knowledge of gardening techniques, including propagation, taking cuttings etc • someone who is reliable and flexible, and able to liaise with other gardeners to coordinate attendance and work schedules • a sensitivity to people dealing with a life-limiting illness • volunteers need to be 18 or over • someone who can positively represent the Hospice to the general public.

What is in it for you

• a sense of fun and fulfilment • an opportunity to try something new and build a real sense of achievement • meet new people • share your skills • improve your mental health and well-being • help with your confidence • become more involved with your local community

Time Commitment

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday mornings

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans

Postcode (See Google maps below)

AL3 5QX

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

email volunteers@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01923 330330

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We are happy to discuss how we work with anyone who has access requirements or a disability.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Anyone who is happy to get involved and get their hands dirty

Covid Safe

We follow government guidelines

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 28 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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