Location
Addison Gardens, Hammersmith & Fulham, London.

Hours
Flexible, to be agreed based on your availability and the needs of the service.

Salary
Voluntary / Unpaid

About the Role
HF Mencap is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Gardening Volunteer to help maintain the outdoor spaces at our sites in Hammersmith & Fulham. Our gardens provide a welcoming environment for clients, staff, volunteers and visitors. This flexible volunteering opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys gardening, wants to support their local community, or is looking to develop their gardening skills and experience while making a positive difference. You will help keep our outdoor areas safe, tidy and well maintained throughout the year by carrying out general gardening tasks and supporting other gardening-related activities as agreed.

Experience
Desirable but not essential: previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience; some knowledge of plants and gardening tasks; experience volunteering or working within the charity or community sector.

About you
An interest in gardening and maintaining outdoor spaces; reliable and able to volunteer independently; positive and friendly attitude; comfortable carrying out practical gardening activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, digging and lifting or moving light gardening materials and equipment; ability to work well with staff, volunteers, visitors and the people we support; willing to follow HF Mencap’s health and safety procedures and guidance; willing to undertake the required DBS check as part of the volunteer recruitment process; awareness of health and safety when using gardening tools and equipment.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required. Induction and relevant training will be provided to support you in the role.