Learning Disabilities support volunteer
EcoLocal
A volunteer is needed to support our volunteers with learning disabilities to take part fully in our Community Allotment sessions. The support volunteer will attend Monday morning sessions at the Carshalton Community Allotment and work with individuals or small groups to help them engage with the activities on offer each session.
A volunteer is needed to support our volunteers with learning disabilities to take part fully in our Community Allotment sessions. The support volunteer will attend Monday morning sessions at the Carshalton Community Allotment and work with individuals or small groups to help them engage with the activities on offer each session. Working under the direction of the session supervisor, this volunteer will help participants to enjoy their sessions by leading them in gardening themed activities, including weeding, watering, growing and engaging with nature - listening for birdsong, identifying creepy crawlies, learning the names of plants. Ideally, the volunteer will have experience working or volunteering with this client group. Gardening experience is not necessary and volunteers will be offered one free place for themselves on one of our horticultural workshops or our 6-week gardening course to enhance their skills. Volunteering can be on a rota basis if more than one volunteer takes up this role. If interested, please contact us directly: Tansy Honey, volunteering@ecolocal.org.uk or 020 8404 1522. Please quote you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton.
Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental,Support Work,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,General & Helping
Gardening, Managing People, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring
Volunteers should have experience working/volunteering with adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. Volunteers should be reliable, patient, caring and have a sense of fun, enjoy the outdoors and be good with people. Gardening skills are welcome, but can be learned during the role.
Volunteers will each receive one free place for themselves on our 6-week gardening course if they wish. Volunteers will be working as part of a team, helping to support learning disabled adults to fully engage with and enjoy their time at Carshalton Community Allotment. Make new friends and help us to provide this valuable service to the community.
Monday mornings (10.30 - 12.30), year round.
SM5 3NX
Carshalton Community Allotment, Colston Avenue, Carshalton SM5 3NX
The allotments are off Colston Avenue, Carshalton, next to Carshalton Football Ground.
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