Gardening Volunteer - Eastbourne, United Kingdom - Age UK East Sussex

Age UK East Sussex

Verified Company

Eastbourne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

GARDENING VOLUNTEER

PURPOSE OF POST:
To assist the Business Centre Coordinator with the garden up-keep at Faraday House, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
The Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator

LOCATION:
Age UK East Sussex business facility at Faraday House, Eastbourne

HOURS: 1 day per week for 2 hours

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator by ensuring the gardens and grounds are kept neat and tidy.

Specific Tasks

To provide gardening support to the Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator.
To carry out gardening activities according to the Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator instructions.
To ensure that all health and safety, lone working and other policies and safeguards are adhered to at all times.
To ensure all tools / equipment are in good working order and safe to use; maintained as per the manufacturer's instructions; and they are used for their intended purpose.
Maintain a clean and safe role environment.
Attend compulsory training, including, Health and Safety, and Fire Prevention.
To be an ambassador for the Charity.

Skills and Attributes needed:

Experience of general gardening activities.
Follow safety information and instructions in accordance with the risk assessment.
Reliability and honesty.
Listening and communication skills.

As a volunteer we would ask you to:

Ensure a clean and safe gardening environment, in accordance with all Age UK East Sussex policies including but not limited to: Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Security, Data Protection, Confidentiality, and Equality and Diversity.
Be reliable and conscientious in your volunteer role.
Liaise closely with the Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator and ensure that they are informed of any changes to the normal arrangements or instances you cannot be available.
Treat all Faraday House clients with dignity and respect.
Participate in regular one to one supervision sessions.
Escalate ANY safeguarding concerns to the Faraday House Business Centre Coordinator (as soon as is practicable).

As a volunteer we will offer you:

An induction, and initial training relevant to the role.
Ongoing training relevant to your role.
Regular support and supervision.
Appreciation of your commitment and time given to Age UK East Sussex.
An opportunity to meet other volunteers socially and for training.

We place great value on our volunteers - who bring so much to the organisation. Their time, energy and commitment are recognised and greatly appreciated.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£0.01 per year

Work Location:
In person