Volunteer Co-ordinator - Horden Community Garden

Peterlee, Durham City

Support staff to Lead the sessions and provide support to customers in the local area.

Responsibilities

- Keyholder - You will be responsible for opening and closing the community garden
- DBS checked - You will be working 1-1 with customers, providing support around the garden and supporting customers to get involved and feel valued.
- Leading sessions - If the role is successful - Lead a volunteer led session 1 day per week.
- Link in with the local community to engage and promote the service.

Skills & Qualities

- Hard working
- Commitment to two sessions per week (Monday and Wednesday).
- Good knowledge of gardening.
- Great customer service skills.
- Self motivated.
- Ability to work alone and as a team.

When & Where?

Monday - 11.30-3pm
Wednesday - 9.30-12.30pm.
Horden Community Garden Third Street, SR8 4EH

Training and Support Offered/Expenses

Full DBS check
Expenses paid
Full training around Safeguarding
Home groups own HAP training offered.

Volunteer Benefits

Full training provided
DBS check carried out at no expense to you.
1-1 support on service and regular support to ensure your meeting your goals.
Monthly Volunteer meetings for support and updates.
Access to apprenticeships.
Free teas, coffees and biscuits for those cold days!
Facebook page to keep up to date with whats going on on service.
Volunteer rewards days
Volunteer days out!

Other Information

Volunteer your time as and when you are able. We offer short and long term Volunteering options.
We would ask that, if you have advised us you will be attending to Volunteer on any given day, that you do let us know in advance if you are unable to attend.
You will need to complete a separate referral form on application.

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Hours: Monday 11.30-3pm, Wednesday 9.30-12.30pm. Type: Support Work, Gardening, Health & Social Care

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