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Volunteer Gardener

Caridon foundation

 Green fingered individuals required accross 2 residential buildings in Crawley

4 hours per week any day or days available with expenses and travel costs covered

We are looking to restart our previous residents gardening club and put back the love into the neglected and overgrown vast raised beds surrounding the buildings and the pond area. Ideally someone that encourage the residents to join in an be part of the gardening community.

Funding will be provided for vegetables, plants, shrubs and seeds required

The majority of the tenants were previously street homeless or fleeing domestic violence, so this would suit a person that is non judgemental and has patience or experience of homelessness and mental health themselves. 

We would like the food and plants we grow to be used back in the local community in some capacity to give back ie to food banks 


What skills do I need?

Green fingered

Knowledge of vegetable growing and cultivation 

community driven ethos 

available at least 4 hours per week but any time and day considered 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

We will be flexible with hours and days but preferably minimum 4 hours per week accross two locations any day

Where does this role take place?

Sutherland Quarters,
Russell way
Three bridges
Crawley
Sussex
RH10 1et

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Mental Health
  • Older People
  • Substance Misuse and Addiction
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Creativity
  • Gardening
  • Local Events
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • DBS check required
  • Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18's
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • DBS Check
  • Informal Discussion
  • Trial Period

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