Volunteering

Gardener (Horticulture) Volunteer (Old See House, Antrim Road) Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Other
4.00
We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer to join a weekly (Friday morning) patient and staff therapeutic gardening group. You will use your horticultural experience to advise regarding weeding, re-planting flowerbeds, pruning, clearing leaves etc. The area provides a therapeutic environment for patients so they can enjoy a tidy, vibrant site and therefore helps improve their wellbeing. If you have horticultural experience and would be confident in sharing your knowledge, want to give back to your community and be part of a great Volunteer network this role is for you! In return we will give you lots of support to get the best out of your role and travel expenses. All materials are provided, some level of physical fitness is required. Supervision by dedicated staff is provided.

If you have horticultural experience and would be confident in sharing your knowledge, want to give back to your community and be part of a great Volunteer network this role is for you! In return we will give you lots of support to get the best out of your role and travel expenses. 

All materials are provided, some level of physical fitness is required. Supervision by dedicated staff is provided. 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Gardening - general tidying up

• To request plants and bulbs when seasonally required for planting

• To guide staff on any maintenance required in relevant area

• To liaise with relevant member of staff relating to other garden projects

Share specialised gardening knowledge

Skills acquired: Gardening/Grounds Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Landscaping, Teamwork

 

***successful Volunteer will complete references, Access NI check and Occupational Health screening prior to completing the role

Closing Date

Monday / 05 May 2025
4:20pm

Contact Details

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL

1ST FLOOR MCKINNEY HOUSE

STOCKMANS LANE

BELFAST

BT9 7JB

 

Old Sea House
Antrim Road
Belfast
BT15 4DX
United Kingdom

VolunteerRecruit@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Files

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