Volunteer Gardener

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As a Gardening Volunteer at Croft House , you'll play an important part in creating and maintaining a welcoming, therapeutic outdoor space for residents. Working alongside staff and residents, you'll help care for the garden while supporting engaging, hands-on gardening activities. This role is about more than plants - it's about connection, wellbeing and creating a shared space where residents can relax, learn new skills and enjoy being outdoors. Your ideas and enthusiasm will help shape seasonal projects and themed gardening sessions throughout the year. Key Duties Support the general upkeep of the garden (planting, watering, weeding, tidying and seasonal maintenance). Work alongside residents to co-create and deliver inclusive gardening sessions. Encourage and support residents to take part in hands-on gardening tasks. Help plan and contribute ideas for seasonal or themed activities (e.g. spring planting, sensory gardens, harvest projects). Promote a positive, safe and welcoming outdoor environment. Follow guidance from staff to ensure activities are safe and accessible for all. About You We're looking for someone who: Has an interest in gardening (experience is helpful but not essential). Is friendly, patient and enjoys working with people. Feels confident supporting others in practical, hands-on tasks. Is reliable and able to commit to agreed volunteering times. Brings creativity and enthusiasm to help make the garden an engaging space. Values inclusion, wellbeing and creating supportive environments. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying time outdoors and sharing your passion for gardening.

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Volunteer Gardener About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

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