Gardener

For The Society of St James

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Do you enjoy gardening and want to make a meaningful difference in someone’s day?

We’re looking for a friendly Volunteer Gardener to support a small group of residents in maintaining and developing their garden. We already have a professional gardener who visits every three weeks for grass and hedge maintenance, but we’d love someone who can bring life to the flower beds, vegetable patch, and borders — with the help of residents who are interested in getting involved.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

  • Helping residents plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables
  • Supporting with light gardening tasks like weeding, watering, and deadheading
  • Giving basic gardening tips to encourage residents’ confidence and independence
  • Suggesting small seasonal jobs like seed sowing or mulching
  • Assisting with small DIY gardening tasks (e.g., fixing plant supports)

Time Commitment:

  • Just an hour or so once a week
  • Flexible to suit your schedule Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

What skills do I need?

Personal experience tending to a residential garden. No qualifications required

Training

We offer two days of volunteer training to support volunteers in their role alongside our service users. This covers introductions into mental health, substance misuse, boundaries, safeguarding, and how SSJ approaches support. We also offer an extensive range of other training opportunities depending on the interests of the volunteer.  

Interests

  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Misuses and Addiction
  • Victims, Crime and Offenders

Activities

  • Gardening
  • Manual Work and D.I.Y
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Teaching and Training

Details

  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check needed
    Volunteers can begin during the DBS application process
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • 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 No No No No No No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Weekly for 1-2 hours in the afternoon from 1pm

Location

104 Worting Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UB

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