Volunteer Gardening Assistant

What is a Volunteer Gardening Assistant?
At the hospice we have extensive grounds that are lovingly cared for on a daily basis. It's so important to us that our children & young people are able to enjoy themselves in a safe but fun environment. They can play on our boat in the Seaside Garden, spin till they make themselves dizzy in the play park or take in the colours and smells in our beautiful sensory garden. It will be your role to support our Gardener in ensuring all these areas are well maintained. Experience of gardening is not essential, it's more important to us that you are keen to make a difference and enjoy looking after nature.
What's involved?
+ Hedge & Grass Cutting
+ Sweeping and clearing away dropped leaves, twigs etc
+ Weeding
+ Plant care and get involved with seasonal planting
+ Painting fences or decking areas
+ Having an awareness of the services that Derian House offers to our Children, Young People and their families so you can answer any questions people may ask about the hospice.
What's in it for you?
+ Gain work experience
+ Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
+ Meet people from all walks of life, making new friends along the way
+ Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
+ See the differences your hard work makes throughout the seasons
+ Get involved with other Derian volunteers at our events
+ Opportunities to join our Volunteers Forum - helping to shape the future of volunteering at Derian House.
+ Great personal satisfaction
This role will suit people who are.........friendly & helpful and enjoy working as part of team, it goes without saying that you will be happy to work in all weathers and need to be willing to provide a regular commitment and participate in mandatory training. We really value kindness, honesty, integrity and reliability in our volunteers and staff and in return, we will do our best to provide you with a rewarding volunteer experience.
Time Commitment:
One morning or afternoon per week (Monday to Friday), times/days to be agreed at interview
Training Requirements:
Full site induction & mandatory annual training will be provided
Expenses:
Free lunch available onsite

Derian House Children's Hospice
At Derian House we help children and young people, whose lives are too short, to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, high quality care.
We provide respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 children and young people across the North West. We do this 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We never close to those who need us.
Our ethos is to make sure that every child and young person who comes to Derian is able to make the very most of the time they have.