Gardening Volunteer
Posted 1 hour 57 minutes ago by CENTREPOINT
Permanent
Not Specified
Charity & Voluntary Jobs
Tyne And Wear, Sunderland, United Kingdom, SR6 7
Job Description
As a Gardening Volunteer, you'll be helping staff and young parents to make their garden space fantastic! We have communal, raised bed, and wildflower spaces. We'd love a passionate green fingered volunteer to develop a family friendly garden with us.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Perform gardening duties including weeding, digging, pruning, planting, sweeping paths, removing weeds, cleaning, general repairs and ad hoc duties as assigned.
- Help maintain the gardens and grounds in a good condition together with various displays of plants.
- Assist with planning and development of garden and grounds.
- Someone who can pass on skills and passion to young parents
ESSENTIAL
- Passionate and knowledgeable about gardening and maintenance
- Good levels of numeracy and literacy
- IT competent - able to use Microsoft Office including Microsoft Teams
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with young people, other volunteers and staff
- Ability to remain calm when involved with challenging individuals and situations
- Understanding of the importance of teamwork and a strong commitment to being part of a team
- Be reliable and have a positive outlook