Volunteer Gardener – Thanet

Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a Volunteer Gardener to join our Thanet hospice.

Do you have a passion for gardening and a few hours a week to spare? We rely on support from volunteers to maintain a beautiful and welcoming environment for our patients and their visitors.

We’re looking for reliable, committed individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and, although it isn’t essential, ideally have some basic gardening experience. Some of the key tasks include:

• Tidying/weeding various areas when required
• Helping keep the grounds clean and tidy
• Helping with planting, pruning and composting
• Mowing grass
• General garden help

Hours to be agreed, but a minimum of one morning a week would be expected between Monday and Friday.

Benefits of being a Volunteer Gardener include:

• The chance to meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic and friendly team at the heart of your local community
• The opportunity to gain gardening experience with a dedicated team of volunteers
• The opportunity to use your skills to complement our work
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in your community
• The chance to meet new people
• Being part of an enthusiastic team at the heart of your local community
• The opportunity to gain gardening experience with a dedicated team of volunteers
• Meeting new people and making friends

Find out more

Click here to download the volunteer role description.

For further information about the opportunity, please contact Jon May, Hospice Services Manager, on 01843 233 920.

How to apply

To apply for this volunteer role, please download and complete an application form for non-clinical volunteering roles.

Completed applications should be sent to [email protected].