Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Volunteer
Alive
| Name: | Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Volunteer |
| Organisation: | Alive |
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Part Time
We are looking for one-off, semi-regular and regular volunteers. We can accommodate your wishes. Please note all our volunteering takes place during the work week, not on weekends.
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Description
Are you a bit green-fingered, or want to learn more about gardening? Got a big heart and want to support the local community? Volunteer with us at our social and therapeutic horticulture sessions and make someone’s day!
Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Purpose of the role:
Supporting participants to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions
What you will be doing:
• Helping set up resources and materials for activities
• Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities
• Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
• Helping pack away at end of session
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Organisation Description
Alive is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers.
Our vision
A world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.
Our mission
To prioritise health and wellbeing into later life.
Alive;
• Engages older people creatively through meaningful activity
• Trains and supports care staff to enrich the lives of older people
• Reduces older people’s social isolation by connecting them to their local communities
• Speaks up for the rights of older people to those with the power to improve their lives
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Cause / Interests
- Disability
- Elderly
- Environment
- Health and Hospital and Hospices
- Mental Health
- Sport and Outdoor Activities
Types of Activity
- Befriending and Buddying
- Community Work
- Gardening
- General and Helping
- Local Events
- Practical Work and DIY
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
What we are looking for
• Friendly demeanour
• Good listening skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• A desire to engage with and support people who may have complex needs
• Experience with gardening and/or vulnerable adults is desirable but not needed – come along and learn new skills!
We provide an Introduction to Dementia and a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture training for volunteers.
Benefits
• The good feeling of making someone’s day better
• Connecting with the local community and meeting like-minded volunteers
• Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
• Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
• Having fun being outdoors
https://aliveactivities.org/get-involved/volunteering/social-and-therapeutic-horticulture-volunteering/
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 16 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | Yes | |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes | |
| Expenses: | Paid - up to £10 / day | |
| Restrictions: | NA | |
| Induction: | Over the phone and by facilitator on site. Volunteers will receive a Volunteer Agreement and Volunteering Policies with further information. | |
| Insurance Cover: | Included | |
| Special Needs: | Accepted to a degree – volunteers need to be able to support our participants with complex needs (e.g. dementia) | |
| Offer: | Yes – full-time volunteer coordinator support | |
| Training: | Introduction to Dementia and Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Training | |
| Other: | The social and therapeutic horticulture sessions take place in Bristol and in care homes across South West England. Dementia-friendly allotment in Brentry; Lawrence Weston, Weston-super-mare, Barton Hill, care homes across the South West. |
Recruitment Method
Application form, Informal discussion, DBS Check, Taster session