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Gardening Volunteer, Dereham
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Summary
Volunteers needed to keep a garden at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff.Detailed description
Volunteers are needed to assist with pruning, weeding, deadheading, watering, and, occasionally, new planting.
Volunteering for this role as a regular Gardening Volunteer involves a flexible ongoing commitment during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, at a time to suit you and the staff who will be supporting you, taking into account weather conditions and other environmental factors.
You will be joining 2 other gardening volunteers to help maintain the garden spaces around the ward.
Key Responsibilities
1. Weeding borders and pots around the ward.
2. Deadheading plants as necessary.
3. Cutting back / pruning as needed.
4. Watering new plants and as necessary in dry spells.
5. Occasionally, helping to choose new plants for pots or borders, and planting them.
Volunteer profile
A Gardening Volunteer will be reliable and self-motivated and have a good basic knowledge of gardening.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
The NCH&C Volunteer Service strives to be a leader in NHS volunteering, offering inclusive opportunities which support the Trust to provide an excellent patient experience, empower individuals and strengthen local communities.