Volunteer gardener

How you can make a difference

Our gardens are perfect for a refreshing break for our patients and visitors. To keep our gardens maintained we rely on the support of our wonderful volunteer gardeners, under guidance of the Head Gardener, for the benefit of all who are present in the hospice and the surrounding wildlife.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in aspects of gardening including weeding, planting, pruning, watering, sweeping, general tidying and propagating/dividing
• Broadening your knowledge of plants and how best to use and grow them.
• Learning about ecological gardening and how to increase biodiversity.

What skills and qualities can you bring?

• Some gardening knowledge or experience is helpful but not essential, with a willingness to broaden this with guidance from the Head Gardener.
• Ability to use initiative and take directions as part of the gardening team.
• Reasonably physically fit and able to work independently
• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions, within safe limits.

What’s in it for you?

• Connect with like-minded volunteers and become part of a friendly team
• Learn new skills and gain more confidence
• Enjoy a rewarding experience and make a meaningful difference to people in your community
• Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)
• Ongoing support from your volunteer manager
• A 25% discount on all items in our shops (excluding furniture & new goods) and 10% discount on furniture

To find out more about this opportunity or to apply, please contact our Volunteering Department for an application form on 020 8320 5812 or email us.