Gardening Volunteer

Expectations:

Hours: Flexible to be agreed.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

·  Weeding and planting

·  Pruning and maintenance: 

·  Watering and plant care

·  Lawn care

·  Pathways and grounds care

·  General grounds work

Other Potential Duties:

· Equipment Handling: Safely use gardening equipment like lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other tools. 

· Landscaping: Participate in installing new landscaping features. 

· Health and Safety: Be aware of health and safety issues and take care when using equipment as per training.

Skills & Qualities

 Skills:

· Gardening Knowledge and Experience (desirable)

· Able to complete light gardening tasks

· Able to handle gardening tools, with care and precision. 

· Able to work effectively with others and be a positive team member 

· Able to communicate effectively with other volunteers, staff, and the public. 

· Able to understand and follow basic Health & Safety policies, procedures, and instructions

Qualities:

· A genuine interest in gardening and a willingness to learn and share knowledge. 

· Able to adjust to different tasks and weather conditions. 

· Friendly, approachable, and willing to help others. 

· Open to learn new skills and techniques. 

· Willing to travel to different areas within Coventry.