Volunteer Gardener

Rethink Mental Illness; Cromford CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Cromford is seeking enthusiastic Volunteer Gardeners to maintain and develop gardens at The Croft. This role involves caring for the gardens, creating a welcoming space, and working alongside staff and community members. Ideal candidates have gardening knowledge and a supportive approach. Join a rewarding use to positively impact the community and enhance personal skills.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for creating a wellbeing space.
• Awareness of safeguarding and risk management.
• A non-judgmental, supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain the gardens at the Croft.
• Support the development of the gardens as a wellbeing space.
• Volunteer alongside staff and group members.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Understanding of mental health support

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Inspiring, supportive, and committed - just a few of the words we'd use to describe our volunteers. At Rethink Mental Illness, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They play a vital role in supporting our services and making a real difference in people\'s lives. If you\'re looking for a rewarding role where you can have a positive impact while developing your own skills and experience, we\'d love you to join us.

About the role

Do you enjoy gardening, being outdoors, and working with others to create a friendly and welcoming space? We\'re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us nurture and develop the gardens at The Croft in Derbyshire. As a Volunteer Gardener, you\'ll:

• Care for and maintain the gardens at the Croft
• Support the development of the gardens as a wellbeing space for the community
• Volunteer alongside staff and group members to grow and enhance the space
• Share your ideas for the garden\'s development and future activities

Tools, full training, and regular supervision will be provided, so you\'ll feel confident and supported in your role.

About the service

The Derbyshire Recovery Peer Support Service (DRPSS) helps people improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing, and reconnect with their local community. We offer one-to-one support, telephone support, and community groups to anyone over 18 in Derbyshire who is experiencing mental ill health. The gardens at the Croft are a key part of this, providing a safe and welcoming space where people can come together, connect, and enjoy the benefits of nature.

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Good gardening knowledge and enthusiasm for creating a wellbeing space
• Understanding of mental health support
• Awareness of safeguarding and risk management
• Organisational skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A non-judgmental, supportive approach when working with others

It\'s not essential, but you may also bring:

• Lived experience of mental ill health
• Knowledge of local services

How to apply

To apply, simply click the "apply now" button on the advert on our website and complete a short interest form.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch: Annie Nichols (Service Manager)

Who are we?

We\'re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness."

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and are proud to be Disability Confident and to be signatories to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.