Sunderland Gardening Volunteer

As a Gardening Volunteer, you'll be helping staff and young parents to make their garden space fantastic! We have communal, raised bed, and wildflower spaces.

We'd love a passionate green fingered volunteer to develop a family friendly garden with us.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Perform gardening duties including weeding, digging, pruning, planting, sweeping paths, removing weeds, cleaning, general repairs and ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Help maintain the gardens and grounds in a good condition together with various displays of plants.
• Assist with planning and development of garden and grounds.

Skills

• Passionate and knowledgeable about gardening and maintenance
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• IT competent - able to use Microsoft Office including Microsoft Teams
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with young people, other volunteers and staff
• Ability to remain calm when involved with challenging individuals and situations
• Understanding of the issues – practical and emotional – facing young people
• Understanding of the importance of teamwork and a strong commitment to being part of a team
• Be reliable and have a positive outlook
• A commitment to demonstrating Centrepoint’s values