Gardening Volunteer – VH165

Role:
The aim of the role is to help to keep the gardens in front of and to the back of the ward tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff. Volunteers will assist with pruning, weeding, deadheading, watering, and, occasionally, new planting.

Key responsibilities as a volunteer:

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.

Time commitment:
Volunteering for this role involves an ongoing weekly commitment of 2 – 3 hours, during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, at a time to suit you and the ward staff who will be supporting you. This will be on a weekday, rather than at weekends.

About the organisation:
This is offered by the NHS Trust (Norfolk Community Health and Care).

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: volhub@merchantsplace.co.uk
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.