Learning Disabilities support volunteer - EcoLocal

A volunteer is needed to support our volunteers with learning disabilities to take part fully in our Community Allotment sessions. The support volunteer will attend Monday morning sessions at the Carshalton Community Allotment and work with individuals or small groups to help them engage with the activities on offer each session.

About the Organisation

EcoLocal

What you will be doing

A volunteer is needed to support our volunteers with learning disabilities to take part fully in our Community Allotment sessions. The support volunteer will attend Monday morning sessions at the Carshalton Community Allotment and work with individuals or small groups to help them engage with the activities on offer each session.

Working under the direction of the session supervisor, this volunteer will help participants to enjoy their sessions by leading them in gardening themed activities, including weeding, watering, growing and engaging with nature - listening for birdsong, identifying creepy crawlies, learning the names of plants.

Ideally, the volunteer will have experience working or volunteering with this client group. Gardening experience is not necessary and volunteers will be offered one free place for themselves on one of our horticultural workshops or our 6-week gardening course to enhance their skills.

Volunteering can be on a rota basis if more than one volunteer takes up this role.
 
Age Range: We can accept applications for under 18s, including from 16+.

What's in it for you?

Volunteers will each receive one free place for themselves on our 6-week gardening course if they wish. Volunteers will be working as part of a team, helping to support learning disabled adults to fully engage with and enjoy their time at Carshalton Community Allotment. Make new friends and help us to provide this valuable service to the community.

 

What skills will you need?

Activities
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental,Support Work,General & Helping
 
Skills & Attributes
Gardening, Managing People, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring
 
Skills Description
Volunteers should have experience working/volunteering with adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. Volunteers should be reliable, patient, caring and have a sense of fun, enjoy the outdoors and be good with people. Gardening skills are welcome, but can be learned during the role.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Monday mornings (10.30 - 12.30), year round.

 

Location: Carshalton Community Allotment, Colston Avenue, Carshalton SM5 3NX. The allotments are off Colston Avenue, Carshalton, next to Carshalton Football Ground.

Disability and Access Support: The role takes place at a borough allotment site. Ground is uneven and may be muddy. This role is best suited to people who can cope with the uneven terrain, can bend to ground level and partake in basic gardening activities.

 

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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