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Gardening and Activities Volunteer

Balance (support) CIO

Varied role in historic Royal Park (Home Park) supporting adults with learning disabilities to learn skills in gardening, arts/crafts, woodwork, and more

Detailed Description

This role is based in Home Park, Hampton Court, in a beautiful walled community garden. We work with adults with learning disabilities to help upskill them and give them the opportunity to gain independence. We do this through a variety of activities; gardening, woodwork, arts and crafts, cooking and exercise. We also work with Kingston Adult Education to deliver art and drama classes to our clients. The volunteer roles available at the Stud Nursery are varied and we are looking for anyone who has a keen interest in working alongside adults with learning disabilities to help them get the best out of their time with us.

Activities you will be doing

Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Building & Construction,Environmental,Support Work

What skills are required for this role

Art & Craft, Carpentry, Gardening, People Skills

Why these skills are required

We are looking for anyone who is passionate about any of the following: - Gardening - Woodwork - Cycling / walking / exercise - Arts and crafts - Cooking Or any other skills that you think would be great to support our clients!

What is in it for you

No two days are the same; you will get the enjoyment of being out in a beautiful environment, surrounded by historic Royal Park deer and wildlife, whilst connecting with adults with learning disabilities. We will support you with training and being part of a varied team who are all committed to the clients.

Time Commitment

We would like 1 session per week as a minimum. The Stud is open Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 3:30pm but we do not expect everyone is able to work the whole time!

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Stud Nursery Home Park Hampton Court Road

What3words: look.sketch.custom Please enter through Kingston Gate and follow the main road until you get to a righthand fork. Take the fork and follow the road round until you get to our double green gates.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
We welcome people from all backgrounds, but we are unable to support volunteers with similar disabilities to our clients. Some ex-offenders will be discounted at the DBS stage of the application. This is dependent on the offence committed. We only request that you have a basic ability to speak English.
Location
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