Gardening Support Volunteer at Bristol's first dementia-friendly allotment

Role Overview & Responsibilities

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Role title: Gardening Support Volunteer

Purpose of the role: Supporting older participants, many of who live with dementia, to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Bristol's first dementia-friendly allotment in Brentry, Bristol (as featured on Gardeners' World!).

What you will be doing:

• Helping set up resources and materials for activities
• Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)
• Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
• Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

• The good feeling of making someone’s day better
• Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
• Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
• Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
• Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
• Exercise and spending time outside
• A reference or job experience
• A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
• A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Charlton Rd Allotments, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol BS10 6JZ

https://goo.gl/maps/m654KeHkFWiWTCqG8

Time:

Mondays, 9:45 - 12:15 or 1:15 - 3:45

Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:45

Please note: We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.

Job Type: Volunteer

Salary: Up to £0.01 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 policies are subject to change.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: STH