Opportunity
We are looking for someone to spare an hour or two on a fortnightly basis to carryout some basic gardening, such as weeding, pruning, planting for some of our residents who due to ill health are no longer able to keep there gardens looking nice. If you think you maybe able to help and able to get to Bomere Heath, we would love to hear from you.
As a Volunteer Gardener you will be looking after a resident’s own garden, including:
- basic garden maintenance, including, planting, sewing, weeding, mulching, edging, raking, digging over, deadheading and bed preparation.
- path sweeping and removing leaves in the autumn months, watering plants and shrubs in the hot summer months.
- working alone but may be joined by the resident in the garden, so we are looking for someone who can offer light conversation and companionship.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be involved in, please apply!
Care Plus commitment to you:
- Induction programme to ensure you have the skills and confidence to fulfil your role.
- All volunteers will require a DBS check which will be paid for by us.
- Out of pocket expenses reimbursed, including travel costs
- Additional training opportunities offered
- All volunteers will be supported by the Engagement and Volunteer Team and their skills and contribution to the group will be reviewed on a regular basis.
We’re looking for Volunteers to help us to bring
our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
By volunteering at Care Plus, you will be part of
an organisation that’s determined to make a positive difference to homes, lives
and communities.
We know that people volunteer for many different reasons. Whatever your reason for volunteering and whatever time you are able to commit, we would love to hear from you. There is no upper age limit to volunteering with us, however you will need to be over the age of 18.
Join our Volunteering Team and help us to put the PLUS in Care Plus
What skills do I need?
- Enjoy being outside
- Would like to help someone in your local community
- People Person
- Carrying out basic garden maintenance
- Good Listener
Posted for
Care-Plus
Interests
- Environment/Outdoor
- Older People
- Well-being
Activities
- Befriending/Support
- Gardening
- General Helping
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 18/11/2024
End Date: 31/12/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
flexible (1-2 hours fortnightly) Your availability on these days will be discussed with the resident to make sure it also suits them.
Location
Chapel Close
Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury
SY4 3PE
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