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Volunteer Gardener

  • Posted: 11th December
  • Location: EH14 1GZ
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Volunteer Gardener - The Manor, Edinburgh - Voluntary

  • 74 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Care Home
  • Volunteer position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer gardener to help maintain and enhance our gardens. As a volunteer gardener, you will play a crucial role in creating a vibrant and therapeutic outdoor space for our residents to enjoy.

Why Join Us?:

  • A friendly and supportive environment
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
  • A chance to develop and share your gardening skills
  • Flexible volunteering hours to fit around your schedule
  • Refreshments and snacks during your volunteering sessions
  • Free DBS

Responsibilities

  • Planting, watering, and weeding flower beds and borders
  • Pruning shrubs and trees
  • Maintaining lawns, including mowing and edging
  • Seasonal planting and garden planning
  • Assisting with garden-based activities for residents, such as planting workshops or garden tours
  • Ensuring tools and equipment are used safely and stored properly

Ideal candidate

  • Passionate about gardening and the outdoors
  • Reliable and able to commit to regular volunteering hours
  • Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • No prior gardening experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn is essential

Join us in creating a place that truly feels like home for our residents and our team members alike.

Apply now and become part of our caring family!