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Garden Project Volunteer
When We Need You
From 13/07/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The Garden Project encourages elderly people to take an interest and get involved in gardening. The volunteer would encourage the clients to grow flowers and vegetables from seed in the greenhouses for tubs and hanging baskets. The Volunteer would provide drive and motivation for the project by encouraging clients and giving ideas as well as practical support. Clients will learn new skills and feel proud of what they grow which will also be enjoyed by others.
Availability
Flexible
About Birdston Day Care
We are a purpose-built facility to give elderly people who live in their own homes the opportunity to socialise and reduce isolation. To support carers by offering a short respite break. To become a part of the community and play a leading role in individual care packages which encourage links with the community by sustaining links with local churches, schools etc., Ensuring that people are treated as individuals and treated with dignity and respect.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers need to have some experience of growing plants and be physically able to move tubs etc. They need to be caring, patient, friendly, outgoing and flexible. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY DURING THE SPRING - FROM MARCH ONWARDS
Travel Details
Birdston Day Care Centre, Milton of Campsie.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers are given an induction to the organisation and any training that they may need for the role. They receive ongoing informal support as and when needed.
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Not available.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3-4 hours per week.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
21-739
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
5 Dalrymple Court
Townhead
Kirkintilloch
G66 3AA
Contact: East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action
Tel: 0141 578 6680
Email: admin@vced.org.uk
Website: http://www.volunteereastd...
