Do you like gardening and have some spare time?

Then why not become a volunteer Friend of Fleet Cemetery and help look after the sadly neglected graves of families that have moved away or are unable to visit.

You can come any time to suit you. All equipment will be provided.


The Friends of Fleet Cemetery group carry out several tasks including:

  • Tidying up neglected graves
  • Growing plants for use in the cemetery
  • Forming regular working parties to tidy up the cemetery
  • Adopting a grave and looking after its surrounding area
  • Being the "eyes and ears" of the cemetery 
  • Encouraging others to become a Friend of Fleet Cemetery

Fleet Town Council is responsible for the general maintenance within the cemetery, however the owner of the exclusive rights is responsible for the maintenance of the plot itself and to keep it tidy, also ensuring the flowers or ornaments do not interfere with any other grave space.

What skills do I need?

  • Enjoy gardening - guidance on tasks given 
  • Physically able

Interests

  • No specific interest

Activities

  • Gardening
  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
    Ground might be uneven for a wheelchair user
  • Age restrictions
    Under 16s accompanied by parent/guardian
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    Team lead available
  • Recruitment Process
    Informal chat and taster session
  • Suitable for under 16s
    With parental supervision
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Availability Details

Volunteers are welcome at any time to suit them

Location

Fleet Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 5YZ

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