Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Gardener Volunteer Grove House St Albans
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a small team helping to keep the gardens looking their best. Tasks can include:
Weeding, planting and digging
Mowing the lawn and shrub pruning
Cleaning paved areas and general tidying
Working in the greenhouse (watering, sowing seeds, potting on)
Occasional projects to redesign and replant areas
Moving pots, compost bags or garden furniture (some tasks can be heavy-duty)
What difference you will make
Join our friendly team of volunteer gardeners at Grove House and help create an attractive, peaceful space for patients, families and visitors to enjoy all year round.
What additional skills or experience you should have
Someone with good basic gardening knowledge who is reliable, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll need to be comfortable using gardening tools and happy to get stuck into tasks that can include lifting and digging.
What training we will provide for you
You will be supported by our friendly gardening team.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
Use your gardening skills for a meaningful cause and see the difference you make - our patients, staff, volunteers and visitors enjoy the restful, calm space that the garden provides
Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise and time outdoors
Our friendly group of volunteers enjoy working together and there's always time for a cuppa and a chat
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact our volunteer broker at volunteerbroker@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 3 and 4 hours
Availability:
Flexible
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We are happy to be flexible on location and/or times if required.