Volunteer Gardener

Pilgrims Hospices is looking for Volunteer Gardeners at its 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

For further information about this opportunity, please see the role description below or contact Jon May, Hospice Services Manager, leaving some contact information and details of when it may be convenient for him to call you to chat about the role:

• Telephone: 01843 233 920
• Email: thanet.volunteers@pilgrimshospices.org

Apply today

Download and complete an application form and email it to: thanet.volunteers@pilgrimshospices.org