Volunteers aged 16+ are required to participate in structured gardening sessions and socialise with the participants, all of whom have varying degrees of disabilities. Your duties will include attending all compulsory training, provididng feedback to the team on request but also as and when appropriate through informal chats, emails and phone calls. Asssisting a member of staff to lead an activity (when you have had the appropriate training). To assist the activity leaders in the delivery of activities by helping to prepare service users for activity e.g fitting helmets and protective clothing. Providing assistance to service users during activity to maximise their enjoyment and to prevent accident or injury.
The time commitment is 2-3 hours per week, Tuesday or Wednesday and an informal discussion, references and a Criminal Records Check will be required. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Times available for voluntary work