Description
We have a medium size courtyard and are in the process of developing this into a therapeutic space so that service users with long term conditions can use the space to access peer support, and as part of their rehabilitation.
The Volunteer Gardener will help with the general upkeep of the Therapy Garden. This could include independent gardening as well as working with service users to support them in the space.
Main duties of the job:
- Help maintain planted areas and internal courtyards, with regular planting, weeding, and mulching.
- Create wildlife habitats, such as insect hotels, bird boxes.
- Help plant seeds and bulbs and provide aftercare.
- Monitor butterflies, pollinators, plants and other wildlife.
- Encourage and inspire others to use the garden space.
- Report any concerns, issues to the service manager.
The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of plants and wildlife, experience of gardening and general upkeep of gardens, and a calm and patient nature.