Horticulture
Why not volunteer supporting adults with learning difficulties?
The project provides gardening/ food growing/ art & craft / baking sesssions for the participates who attend the group. Students attend for two days each week, learning about gardening in the classroom and outdoors. We also go on trips to see different gardens and nature reserves.
How to Volunteer
Volunteer Learning Mentor
Minimum 1 day a week for 3 months (Tues-Fri), 9.20am-3.30pm supporting students in the classroom and outdoors in a variety of tasks to enhance their learning and development.
Volunteer Officer
Minimum 3 days a week for 6 months (including Mondays), 9am-5pm
Your role will encompass the learning mentor position, with added responsibilities organising learning activities, publicity and admin.
Training will be offered in, for example, First Aid, leadership, equal opportunities.
What you need
No experience is necessary for either of these positions: if you have a friendly attitude, patience, understanding and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you!