We are looking for volunteers to maintain and develop the gardens and grounds at The Nook hospice, ensuring they are tidy, safe and enjoyable for all.
Key Activities:
- Weeding
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Leaf collection
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Sweeping paths
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Planting, dead heading etc.
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Staining garden furniture
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Cleaning play equipment
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Mowing the lawn
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Any other duties related to the upkeep of grounds as required
Certain tasks will suit volunteers’ likes, dislikes and strengths and this should be taken into account when allocating tasks.
Volunteers are not expected to:
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Carry out the same role as a paid member of staff
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Undertake heavy, laborious or stressful tasks
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Be expected to undertake repetitive and prolonged tasks
Personal Qualities / Attributes/ Knowledge:
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Passion/interest in gardening
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Ability to work well as part of a team
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Flexibility
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Commitment and reliability
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Able to work confidentially and within boundaries
Supervision/ Induction: You will be provided with an induction by your Facilities Coordinator, who will also provide you with regular supervision sessions.
Volunteering training will take place on a Tuesday or Thursday, volunteering shifts available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Applicants must be available on these days.
Location: The Nook, Framingham Earl, Norfolk
Hours/Time commitment: Minimum of one afternoon or morning per week
Recruitment process: Application form, Informal Interview, Enhanced DBS & 2 references. You will also be required to undertake some mandatory training ahead of commencing your volunteer role, some of which will require an annual refresher e.g. safeguarding
We benefit greatly by having volunteers, but volunteers themselves get lots out of it too! Volunteering is a great way to:
