Gardeners

Do you enjoy working outside and making the world a greener place?

Gardening can bring us food and exercise, and keep our minds sharp as we age. The leisure pastime also provides stimulation, accomplishment and a host of other benefits that are healthy for the mind and body.

As a volunteer gardener you'll help to maintain our communal green spaces, support garden projects and create accessible surroundings for our customers to appreciate. We love to see our gardens bloom with flowers, fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs - and it certainly serves as a motivation for us to eat our five a day! 

How does it work?

We're looking for volunteers who want to help take our gardens to the next level. 

Our grounds maintenance team work hard to keep our gardens maintained to high standard. With the help of our Later Living customers, you'll be working to create an environment everyone will want to spend time in.

We've got so many ideas for garden projects to add  fun and fashionable accents to our outdoor spaces. The possibilities are endless for a DIY garden project, so we'd love to hear your ideas too.

Working in the garden has numerous benefits for our state of mind and health, plus you’ll help our residents reap a harvest. From building a greenhouse to potting plants, we need you to help us create even GREAT-er outdoor spaces. 

This is a fun and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with our customers and make a real, lasting difference to their lives. 

What skills do I need? 

We're looking for some GREAT volunteers who... 

  • Have a good level of fitness

  • Are well organised

  • Have a passion for gardening

  • Are able to multi-task

  • Can work well as a part of a team 

  • Are patient, empathetic and understanding of the needs of our customers

Any questions? 

Our Volunteer & Activities Coordinator, Bryony McCulloch, will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about our volunteering roles. You can reach her via email at bryonym@loreburn.org.uk 

Check out our other GREAT Fit for Life volunteering opportunities by clicking the links below

All-rounder

Whether it's running an activities session or pushing wheelchairs on a day trip, our all-rounder volunteers need to be willing to get stuck in.

Coffee & catch up

Our coffee & catch up sessions are more than just grabbing a bite to eat and something to drink. They’re a social occasion too!  

Drivers

Driving and using public transport can be challenging for some, especially those with health conditions or restricted mobility. Being able to get from A to B, however, is crucial for maintaining a healthy, happy lifestyle. 

Digital assistants

As more services shift towards digital, you'll be working with our residents to help them get the very most out of ther smartphones, laptops, tablets or Alexa's.

Shoppers

Whether you're shopping for a special birthday cake or visiting the local bakery, this social and active volunteering role will help keep you fit walking up and down the town.