Volunteer Gardener - MHA Pennystone Court Care Home
Pennystone Court care home, Blackpool
| Reference | JM-CVT |
|---|---|
| Date posted | 17 March 2026 |
| Closing date | 17 March 2027 |
Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to help the care home maintain or devleop their garden space. Tasks may include tidying beds, weeding, lawn mowing and other gardening jobs as required. You may also work with residents helping them to enjoy the care home gardens eg utilising raised beds for planting.
About the Role
Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to help the care home maintain or devleop their garden space. Tasks may include tidying beds, weeding, lawn mowing and other gardening jobs as required. You may also work with residents helping them to enjoy the care home gardens eg utilising raised beds for planting.
Benefits
By becoming a Volunteer Gardener, you can help create and maintain outdoor spaces for older people. You can also enrich your own life with new experiences and friendships. You will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance your personal and professional development
How much time do I need to commit as a volunteer?
The advert details the days and times we're needing help at the moment. There may be other opportunities to volunteer at other time in the future.
Generally, we ask for a minimum of one hour per week for at least six months.
What kind of support will I receive?
You will receive ongoing support and guidance from the Care Home team who will direct you, monitor your progress, and provide feedback. You will also have access to online resources, training opportunities, and peer support from other volunteers.
Travel expenses will be paid.
About you
You will have some gardening knowledge and skills, although this can be basic
You will have good communication skills
We would love it if you came with experience of garden maintenance, but it's not essential
You will be able to be flexible
You'll have an awareness of older people in the community
You'll have a passion for people, and gardening
A commitment to health and safety within the volunteering environment
You will be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
A commitment to MHA's values and policies
- You will have some gardening knowledge and skills, although this can be basic
- You will have good communication skills
- We would love it if you came with experience of garden maintenance, but it's not essential
- You will be able to be flexible
- You'll have an awareness of older people in the community
- You'll have a passion for people, and gardening
- A commitment to health and safety within the volunteering environment
- You will be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- A commitment to MHA's values and policies