Gardener (Horticulture) Volunteer at Iveagh Centre, Broadway, Belfast

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Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Belfast is seeking enthusiastic Volunteers to revitalize garden spaces. You will use your horticultural experience to advise on weeding, re-planting, and maintenance. This role offers flexibility and support with travel expenses covered. Suitable candidates must be at least 17 years old and complete necessary checks before starting.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Support provided

Qualifications

• Must have horticultural experience and be confident in sharing knowledge.
• Flexibility to fit around current commitments.
• Successful Volunteers must be at least 17 years old.

Responsibilities

• Request plants and bulbs seasonally for planting.
• Guide staff on maintenance required in relevant area.
• Liaise with relevant member of staff regarding other garden projects.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Knowledge of plant care

Job description

Gardener (Horticulture) Volunteer at Iveagh Centre, Broadway, Belfast

Seeking Volunteer Gardener(s) to revitalise garden space at Iveagh Centre, Belfast

The Iveagh Centre is a hospital inpatient facility for young people with a learning disability and additional mental health problems. We are looking for enthusiastic Volunteers to join staff in restoring the garden areas to create a welcoming and therapeutic space for patients and their families/visitors. You will use your horticultural experience to advise regarding weeding, re-planting flowerbeds, pruning, clearing leaves etc.

If you have horticultural experience and would be confident in sharing your knowledge, want to give back to your community and be part of a great Volunteer network this role is for you! In return we will give you lots of support to get the best out of your role and travel expenses.All materials are provided, some level of physical fitness is required. Supervision by dedicated staff is provided and the role is flexible to fit around your current commitments.

*Successful Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and will complete references, Enhanced Access NI check and Occupational Health screening prior to completing the role

Tasks and responsibilities

• To request plants and bulbs when seasonally required for planting
• To guide staff on any maintenance required in relevant area
• To liaise with relevant member of staff relating to other garden projects

Musgrave Park Hospital
Stockmans Lane
Belfast
BT9 7JB

More Information

Please send an email briefly outlining any experience you may have and your availability during the week

Gardener (Horticulture) Volunteer at Iveagh Centre, Broadway, Belfast

Musgrave Park Hospital Stockmans Lane Belfast BT9 7JB