Garden volunteer - Robin House, Balloch

• Childrens Hospices Across Scotland

• VO97947

Volunteer gardeners are an integral part of the hospice garden team. There are a range of tasks you can support with in this role depending upon your interests and skills. These could include: planting, pruning, weeding and tending to our vegetable plot.

It’s important to CHAS that the garden looks beautiful and welcoming for families throughout the seasons. We recognise the garden can be a very important space for families during their stay. It can be a place to have fun, make memories together as well as for moments of quiet and reflection.

We are looking for volunteers with an interest in gardening who are able to volunteer outdoors throughout the seasons.

What you will be doing

• General gardening: weeding, clearing leaves, tidying


• Assisting with planting, pruning


• Assisting in the development of new areas of ground


• Keeping paths and driveways tidy


• Clearing snow and gritting drives, car parks and paths in winter, as necessary


• Looking after the greenhouse and planting in our fruit/veg garden


• Grass cutting


• Cleaning play equipment

What's in it for you

• Meeting new people  and being part of a team


• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition


• Utilising existing skills and gardening within a new environment


• Learning new skills, developing your experience


• Spending time in nature and the beautiful surroundings of our hospice

Disclaimer
This role requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (children only). There is a simple form to complete and we will assist you with this. You may already be a member of the scheme – if so you will only need to complete an update form. The process won’t cost you anything and having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from volunteering. We will assess each applicant on an individual basis.  Further Child Protection training (either online or face to face, approximately 3 hours in length) is mandatory for this role, to be completed within the first year of volunteering with us.

Experience required

What skills and abilities will I need to have?
An outgoing and friendly personality
An enjoyment of gardening
A flexible approach
An ability to undertake physical work outdoors
Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality
Shared values with the organisation: respect, care, honesty, accountability

Travel expenses

We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.

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Training details

It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. The learning won’t take up much time and will equip you with the skills you need to undertake your role safely and confidently.

We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers. All volunteers are assigned a volunteer manager – this person will be your point of contact and will meet with you on a regular basis to provide you with support and guidance.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 14

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

We are looking for a weekly/fortnightly commitment. Shifts are usually 2-3 hours in duration either morning or afternoon.

Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, and West Dunbartonshire.

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