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Role Detail

Garden Volunteer

MertonVision

Gardener to Care for our Garden weeding, watering and maintained on a regular basis

Detailed Description

Merton Vision are looking for committed and social volunteers to help to keep our Gardens looking safe and care for, weeded and maintained for our blind and partially sighted clients to enjoy. In this Centre we encourage social interaction with the client group in our mission to combat loneliness and isolation.

Activities you will be doing

Gardening

What skills are required for this role

Gardening

Why these skills are required

Experience of Gardening is desirable • Offer a warm welcome to people from various backgrounds and communities • Open communication with the volunteering services manager • Follow our policies and procedures, attend relevant training sessions, and maintain appropriate boundaries • Weed and tidy up flower beds, prune shrubs and mow grass. • Able to use our gardening tools and equipment safely. • Water plants . • Gather compost and . • Plant new plants where applicable. • • Ensure the garden is safe & hygiene regulations are observed. • • Report any concerns • •

What is in it for you

Sense of achievement and fulfillment • Apply or develop your existing skills and experiences • Connect with others and enjoy our volunteer social activities • Support the local community of Merton • Enhance your CV or UCAS application • Enjoy the feeling of making a difference to someone’s life • Be a part of something special • Through volunteering increase the chances of employment if desired

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per week

SW19 2DX

The Guardian Centre 67 Clarendon Road Colliers Wood

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over,18+
We Welcome
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