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Gardening Volunteers - Kilkeel

Main duties

· Keep the garden clean and well maintained.
· Plan out planting schedule.
· Support service users in getting involved.
· Report back to supervisor on issues and updates.
· To ensure health and safety is maintained at all times.

Abilities and experience

Essential


Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisational skills.
Knowledge of health and safety.
Interest in supporting those affected by severe mental illness.

Desirable


Previous experience within the Voluntary sector, or previous knowledge of those affected by severe mental illness.

MindWise volunteers are encouraged to live the MindWise values when they are
carrying out a volunteer role, in all interactions with staff, service-users and other
volunteers. The MindWise values are;

  • Passion – We are passionate about mental health and well-being
  • Respect – We are respectful and value everyone in society, we work in partnership with you.
  • Togetherness – we believe that working together is the best way to achieve our goals, we involve, empower and lead collectively.
  • Empathy – We are empathetic, we listen and learn, we continuously improve everything we do and we support you when you need it.
  • Openness and Transparency - We are open and transparent, we act with candour, honesty and integrity which are at the heart of everything we do

Additional information

All appropriate and agreed expenses will be covered as per MindWise expenses policy.
Enhanced Access NI checks will be carried out on all regulated positions and successfully returned prior to placement. To assist in the role volunteers will be expected to attend and fully engage in guidance and support meetings with an allocated volunteer supervisor and will have access to regular training.

Selection

Volunteers will be inducted via the Active 8 volunteer programme. They will be invited to an informal interview with the volunteer manager and the service manager.

How to apply

You can apply for this role online by clicking here for our Volunteer Application Form

 


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