Key Information
Description
Purpose of the Role:
The volunteer will assist with gardening support in one of our Enfield services, which supports people with learning disabilities. One of our residents is a keen gardener who would love to spend a few hours with a volunteer planting and cultivating the communal garden. You will be providing a befriending service to the person, promoting fitness and contributing to a welcoming and sustainable area for all in the service to enjoy.
Responsibilities:
- To assist the person you will be supporting with Gardening activities as he wishes for the duration of your time together incl. watering plants, planting plants/seeds, weeding, cutting and trimming of bushes
- Liaise effectively with the Support Team and Team Leader of the service for any needs that the person you will be supporting may have in regards to their Gardening Goals
Skills, Attitudes and Experience
- You are reliable and punctual
- You are able to communicate with people with learning disabilities in an understanding way
- You actively enjoy gardening
- You will be able to use your initiative to develop a gardening plan or list of “Gardening Goals” for the person you will be supporting
- You are friendly and have strong interpersonal skills
- You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities
- You are empathetic and open-minded
- You are organised and can work independently
Benefits
- Receive support from the Volunteer Team and an assigned supervisor
- Become part of a community of staff and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference
- Receive references for future opportunities
- Receive reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses
- Meet new people
- Be invited to volunteer events
- Additional training to help you grow in your role
- Opportunity to win a Volunteers Award
Location
- 104 Linwood Crescent, Enfield, EN1
Time Commitment
- As soon as possible
- As long as possible, but ideally only in the Summer months
- Twice a week days to be determined and could vary. Not Fridays unless after 3pm.
Required Training
Before commencing your role, you will be required to complete the following training:
- Volunteer Training Session (approximately 2 hours)
- Online CareSkills Training: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Boundaries, Safeguarding of Adults, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Learning Disabilities, Manual Handling (as you will be bending and doing physical activities in the garden)
- Service Inductions, including reading the Support Plan and Risk Assessment of the person you will be supporting
Application Process
- Apply online by clicking HERE. Please note your relevant experience with links to any reels or previous projects.
- You may be asked to attend an informal group or individual interview and info session
- If you are selected for a volunteer role, you will be required to undergo a DBS check, submit two references, and complete the abovementioned mandatory training before you can start your role.
If there is any way that we can make the application process or the volunteer role more accessible for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to make any accommodations we can for you.