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Volunteer Gardener (Midlothian Community Hospital)

NHS Lothian
VO98277

Volunteer Gardeners are needed to prepare the garden areas at Midlothian Community Hospital for the delivery of a rejuvenation project led by the NHS Lothian Charity. You would also support the development and ongoing maintenance of the garden areas for the benefit of patients, staff, and visitors.
Tasks would include: weeding, trimming, pruning, and clearing out of dead plants; preparing soil for Spring plantings; maintaining garden equipment and storage areas; and taking part in group gardening activities as arranged. When the gardens are in good order, there will also be the opportunity to offer patients the opportunity to sit in or take walks in the gardens.
Volunteer Gardeners will be managed by a Voluntary Services Manager, but also take directions from a Garden Designer and the Arts & Greenspace Manager from the NHS Lothian Charity.

Experience required

You do not need to be an expert gardener, but some basic garden care experience would be an advantage. You need to be reliable, punctual, committed, and able to work as a team.

Travel details

Midlothian Community Hospital is reachable by several Lothian/East Coast bus services. Free parking is also available on site.

Travel expenses

Agreed out of pocket expenses which are incurred when carrying out this volunteer role will be reimbursed in line with the NHS Lothian volunteer expenses policy and signed off by the Voluntary Services Manager.

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Training details

Induction training will be provided by the Voluntary Services Manager covering the key aspects of volunteering in a hospital. Specific training related to gardening will be provided by the NHS Lothian Charity.