Gardening Support Volunteer at Bristol's first dementia-friendly allotment
Role Overview & Responsibilities
THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.
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.
Role title: Gardening Support Volunteer
Purpose of the role: Supporting older participants, many of who live with dementia, to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Bristol's first dementia-friendly allotment in Brentry, Bristol (as featured on Gardeners' World!).
What you will be doing:
- Helping set up resources and materials for activities
- Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)
- Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
- Helping pack away at end of session
What you could get out of it:
- The good feeling of making someone’s day better
- Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
- Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
- Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
- Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
- Exercise and spending time outside
- A reference or job experience
- A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
- A sense of pride from helping to make a difference
Location:
Charlton Rd Allotments, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol BS10 6JZ
https://goo.gl/maps/m654KeHkFWiWTCqG8
Time:
Mondays, 9:45 - 12:15 or 1:15 - 3:45
Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:45
Please note: We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.
Job Type: Volunteer
Salary: Up to £0.01 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 policies are subject to change.
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: STH
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