• Volunteering
• Impermanent
• Part Time
• Cooperative

Post Outline

Would you like to help maintain the grounds and allotments of our charity’s centre so that they look smart and welcoming for families of disabled children who visit to access support? You could become one of our gardening volunteers!

About Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!

Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements (up to 2 days a week from home) after passing probation.

What will you be doing?

• Carry out horticultural tasks on the grounds including in our sensory garden and walled ‘Thank You’ garden.
• General maintenance of all garden areas & paths including weeding, pruning shrubs, digging and hoeing.
• Keeping the space safe, useful and aesthetically attractive.
• Advise on vegetables, fruits and herbs most suitable for the available allotment space and create a grouth plan.
• Acquiring, planning and maintaining the plants agreed on.
• Advising on the potential development of the area

What skills would be useful?

• Previous gardening experience
• Keen interest in gardening
• Willingness to help
• Energy
• Ability to work in a team
• Reliable

What’s in it for you?

• Meet new people
• An opportunity to give back to your community
• Relevant training, mentoring and support will be provided
• Utilise your skills and learn new ones
• Out of pocket travel expenses can be reimbursed

How much time are you expected to give and when?

Our Gardening team are on site on Thursdays and Fridays. For the role to be mutually beneficial, we hope for volunteers to give 3 to 4 hours a week for 6 months. Volunteering is flexible.

Location:

Caudwell International Children’s Centre

Age limit:

16

Find out more:

Email volunteer@caudwellchildren.com or visit

https://www.caudwellchildren.com/volunteer/

Find out more:

We can provide reasonable adjustments from the point of you applying, through recruitment, onboarding to supporting you in your volunteer role.

Please contact us to find out more.