Background
Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.
| Volunteer Role: Gardening Volunteer | |
| Service | Gardening Volunteer |
| Key Contact | Maintenance Team |
| Commitment | A minimum of four hours per month *subject to weather conditions* |
| Training | Induction training and online safeguarding course |
| DBS | Not required |
| References | 2x character references are required |
| Location | Brian Jackson House |
Role Purpose
To maintain the garden space at Brian Jackson House so it is safe and suitable for use by service users of family time and stay and play.
Tasks
- Biweekly attendance to maintain the garden *subject to weather conditions*
- Maintenance of the garden to include weeding, watering, pruning, topping up bird feeders, clearing away debris.
- Keep tool shed organised and tools in good condition following use.
- Liaise with maintenance team with regular check ins.
Welcomed Experience and Qualities
Gardening volunteers should have a basic knowledge of gardening and plants. They should be competent to work independently and with gardening tools unsupervised. Volunteers should be able to commit to attending once a fortnight to carry out their duties.
Support for Volunteers
- Basic training and introduction are provided.
- Regular support from our team via phone calls and emails.
- Travel expenses are reimbursed.
- Invites to social events throughout the year.
Volunteer Expectations
As a Volunteer Friend, we expect you:
- To carry out your volunteering responsibilities to the best of your ability, letting us know if you need any help.
- To commit to volunteering as a Gardening Volunteer for a minimum of 6 months or longer.
- To work with good due diligence when handling gardening tools.
- To commit to attending once a fortnight, for at least an hour *subject to weather conditions*
- To be reliable and punctual; if unable to attend, contact us with as much notice as possible.
- To respect confidentiality and maintain impartiality.
- To adhere to Fresh Futures’ zero discriminatory policy
- To treat people with respect, being fair, honest, and considerate.
- To respect our policies and procedures as shared with you at Induction and in the Volunteer Handbook
- To reply to our communications with good time or let us know if you will be unable to answer calls/emails for a significant period.
- To accept responsibility for your actions.
- Not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while volunteering or prior to volunteering.
- Observe all health and safety measures put in place for your safety and the safety of others.
In return you can expect us:
- To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience.
- To provide the tools and PPE needed to carry out your role.
- To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
- To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
- To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals.
- To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.
If you are interested in applying, please apply here: Fresh Futures Volunteer Application Form – Fill in form or if you have any further questions, please email [email protected]