Gardener Volunteer

Naomi House & Jacksplace

Salary undisclosed

Sutton ScotneyVolunteerOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

As a Gardening Volunteer at Naomi & Jack’s, you will help create and maintain a welcoming, safe, and attractive outdoor environment for the people we support, visitors, and staff. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, has a passion for gardening, and wants to make a positive difference in their local community.

No formal gardening qualifications are required; just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to get involved. Training and support will be provided where needed. 🌱🌼🌻

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with general garden maintenance, including weeding, planting, watering, pruning, and tidying outdoor spaces.

Helping to keep pathways, patios, and communal garden areas clean, safe, and presentable.

Supporting seasonal gardening projects and the development of sensory and therapeutic outdoor spaces.

Working alongside staff, volunteers, and the people we support to encourage enjoyment of outdoor activities.

Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns to the relevant staff member.

Promoting a positive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

An interest in gardening and outdoor work.

A reliable and enthusiastic approach.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

A willingness to support the values and mission of Naomi & Jack’s.

Benefits

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance.

The chance to meet new people and build valuable skills.

Personal satisfaction from helping create enjoyable outdoor spaces for others.

Benefits

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community. Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance. The chance to meet new people and build valuable skills. Personal satisfaction from helping create enjoyable outdoor spaces for others.

About this role

Naomi House & Jacksplace is looking for a gardening volunteer to develop and maintain their outdoor spaces in Sutton Scotney. You'd be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep—weeding, planting, watering, pruning—alongside keeping pathways and communal areas safe and welcoming. The role also involves supporting seasonal projects that create sensory and therapeutic gardens, working with staff, other volunteers, and the people the organisation supports to encourage outdoor engagement.

This suits someone with a genuine interest in gardening who works well both independently and as part of a team. No formal qualifications are needed; the organisation values reliability, enthusiasm, and good communication more highly. You'll need to flag maintenance or safety issues as they arise and help foster an inclusive, positive environment. Training will be provided where required.

The volunteer position offers practical experience in grounds maintenance, the chance to build skills and connections, and the satisfaction of creating outdoor spaces that genuinely benefit the people using them. It's a hands-on role for someone committed to making a tangible difference locally.

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