Volunteer Gardener - West Calder
When We Need You
From 01/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Assist Service users to enjoy and make full use of their sensory gardens.
Work with scheme manager, service users and other volunteer
Undertake general gardening duties
Work within the Association's Policies and Procedures.
Availability
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Flexible
About Bield Housing & Care
Bield have been providing housing and care for older people throughout Scotland since 1971.
The Volunteer section promotes and develops the involvement of volunteers within Bield. This includes co-ordinating volunteer recruitment and offering support to both staff and volunteers.
Skills & Experience
No qualifications or skills are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are
interested in working with older
people, have good communication
and listening skills, are reliable and
willing to work as part of a team.
Travel Details
We encourage volunteers to use the most economical form of travel to and from the development.
Requirements
Completed paperwork, e.g. Application Form, PVG Scheme Record references.
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Induction Day Required
Ongoing Training
Regular support is given by an individual member of staff. You will receive an induction into your place of volunteering and the tasks you undertake, and be offered an initial four visit trial period. Other relevant training may be undertaken where appropriate.
Taster Details
Scheme visits are welcome and the volunteer could attend a group activity as an observer.
Qualifications
No qualifications are necessary.
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Mileage of 45p per mile up to 15 miles from the scheme - 30 miles in total per visit. Volunteers complete an Expenses Claims Form have thie approved by their line manager, and Bield pay by BACS. Trains, buses are reimbursed in full.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
A regular commitment e.g. two hours per week or fortnight or at set periods throughout the year as agreed with your volunteer line manager. Minimum of 6 months commitment.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1663
Contact Details
79 Hopetoun Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 4QF
Contact: Gwen Gilholm
Tel: 01506 872 786
Email: StewartCourt-S@bield.co.uk
Website: http://www.bield.co.uk
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Stewart Court Sheltered Housing Development
Stewart Street
West Calder
Scotland
EH55 8EZ
