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NHS Lothian Charity
- VO106302
As an Independent Garden Volunteer, you will look after a specified garden at Midlothian Community Hospital. Working within agreed boundaries, your practical hands-on tasks will include:
· Weeding, watering, and dead-heading plants.
· Keeping pathways clear of debris, cutting back overhanging vegetation, raking leaves, and clearing litter.
· Helping with the upkeep of garden paths, borders, and other structural features.
· Pruning, preparing garden beds for winter, and collecting/disposing of garden waste.
Although you will be gardening independently, you are never isolated. A named member of our team will check in with you on a monthly basis to support you, top up supplies, and discuss upcoming seasonal projects. Out-of-pocket travel expenses will be fully reimbursed in line with NHS Lothian’s Volunteer Expenses Procedure.
Experience required
· Experience in gardening or horticulture and confident using standard hand tools.
· Work reliably, safely, and independently on your own initiative within set boundaries.
· A reasonable level of fitness to carry out physical tasks and a willingness to work outdoors
Travel details
Various bus routes within Bonnyrigg, limited parking at hospita
Travel expenses
Expenses paid weekly
Support
Training details
A named member of our team will check in with you on a monthly basis to support you, top up supplies, and discuss upcoming seasonal projects.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Midlothian Community Hospital Independent Gardening Volunteer with NHS Lothian Charity
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Ian McKenzie, NHS Lothian Charity
Ian McKenzie, NHS Lothian Charity
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 0131 465 5850
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Midlothian Community Hospital Independent Gardening Volunteer with NHS Lothian Charity.
NHS Lothian Charity and NHS Lothian Charityhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO106302.