Please note this is an unpaid volunteering role.

Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Role title: Therapeutic Gardening Volunteer

Purpose of the role: Supporting participants of different ages and capacities to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Wellspring Settlement Community Garden in Bristol

What you will be doing:

Helping set up resources and materials for activities

Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)

Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders

Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

The good feeling of making someone’s day better

Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers

Learning/improving your gardening and social skills

Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities

Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture

Exercise and spending time outside

A reference or job experience

A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available

A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Community Garden at Southmead and Henbury Family Practice, Ullswater Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10  6DF

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Time:

Thursdays, 1:45 - 3:45

Please note: We have other gardening support volunteering in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.