Volunteer Gardener - West Midlands Hospice

Marie Curie

United Kingdom11h ago

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Key details

Location: United Kingdom
Work style: Onsite
Job type: Part-time
Function: Healthcare
Focus area: other
Posted: 11h ago

Skills

talent acquisition

About the role

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love spending time among flowers and nature, we’d love to welcome you to our team at the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford

Your efforts will not only brighten up our grounds but also bring smiles to those who cherish the therapeutic power of nature.

Availability: 2-3 hours, Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Time: Anytime between 9am and 4pm

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Marsh Lane, Solihull B91 2PQ

Criteria: Minimum 16 years of age. No prior experience essential but gardening skills are considered helpful

Transform outdoor spaces into vibrant, flourishing retreats

Plant seasonal blooms
Prune trees and shrubs
Mow the grass and sweep pathways
Water, clear weeds and deadhead
Lift and clear garden waste

Why you’d be a great fit:

A positive, can-do attitude
Team spirit - positively engage with others in the gardening team
Creative and proactive in suggesting ideas
You want to make a positive impact

What you'll gain:

Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
Recognition for your time and effort
Updates on the difference you’re making
Long Service Awards
Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
Travel and expenses reimbursed
Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Ready to dig in?

Contact Facilities Manager Sharon Byrne T: 0121 703 3600 E: Sharon.Byrne1@mariecurie.org.uk

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.