Therapeutic Gardening Volunteer at Lawrence Hill Health Centre

Purpose of the role: Supporting participants of different ages and capacities to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Lawrence Hill Health Centre in Bristol

What you will be doing:

• Helping set up resources and materials for activities


• Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)


• Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders


• Helping pack away at end of session


What you could get out of it:

• The good feeling of making someone's day better


• Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers


• Learning/improving your gardening and social skills


• Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities


• Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture


• Exercise and spending time outside


• A reference or job experience


• A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available


• A sense of pride from helping to make a difference
  
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