Garden Support Chorley Adult Disability Day Services

Garden Support Chorley Adult Disability Day Services

Do you love gardening and have 3 hours a week free to volunteer?

Chorley Adult Disability Day Services are seeking enthusiastic Gardening Support Volunteers to help support gardening tasks. Having a well-maintained garden brings many positive rewards to the service users. The service operates using high quality services which are provided in a safe way.

Please speak to a member of staff at the centre before applying to ensure it’s suitable for you.

This opportunity is up to 3 hours a week and flexible to weather conditions Monday – Friday day time.

You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks; this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Tasks:

• To include general maintenance and basic garden DIY
• Be able to encourage & assist service users to tend to small areas of the garden e.g. planting and maintaining spring / summer pots & baskets
• Encourage and spend some time chatting to the service user, helping to combat their feelings of loneliness
• Help to brighten up their day
• Log your volunteering hours monthly online
• Complete minimum level training and commit to further training relevant to role

Required Qualities:

• Knowledge of garden plants, gardening / planting / DIY
• Be a good communicator and listener
• Be committed to providing a good and reliable service
• Be patience and understanding
• Be friendly, positive & approachable
• Have a caring & empathic nature
• Adhere to service guidelines and be aware of confidentiality