What You'll Do:
- Working collaboratively with the service user on light gardening tasks
- Encouraging participation and building confidence through shared activity
- Helping to create a positive, calm, and structured environment
- Supporting the service user to engage with nature and develop new skills
Why You'll Love It:
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
What You'll Learn:
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For:
- A passion or interest in gardening (no professional experience required)
- A patient, positive, and encouraging attitude
- Ability to work alongside and support individuals in a person-centred way
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