Volunteer Garden Support Assistant
St Joseph's Hospice Hackney
Assist Head Gardener in maintaining St Joseph’s Hospice award-winning gardens.
Gardening at St Joseph’s Hospice has many aspects: from the therapeutic value, to the nitty gritty of recycling and managing a formal garden whilst keeping wildlife in mind. • Assist with the presentation of the garden • Weeding flower beds. • Sweeping and tidying paths. • Assist with turf care operations such as scarifying and edging • Assist with composting. • Skilled cover for watering etc. during periods of leave and sickness. • Providing security and conversation, (when needed) for patients who need to be alone and out of the clinical environment in times of distress. 3-6 hours a week on Mondays and/or Fridays. Thursdays may also be and option.
Gardening
Gardening
• Experienced gardener, preferably with a level 2 qualification in horticulture. Physically fit and able to climb ladders and move heavy weights. • Good plant knowledge with experience of a range of horticultural techniques. • Good team player and excellent communication skills & the ability to positively interact with patients. • A good understanding of, and commitment to the Core Mission and Values of St Joseph’s Hospice. Desirable: Some experience of working/volunteering in a palliative care setting. PA1/PA2 spraying certificates.
• Gain new skills and experience in a unique horticultural environment. • Training provided. • Work within a friendly team.
3-6 hours a week
E8 4SA
St Joseph's Hospice Mare Street Hackney E8 4SA
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