Greenthumbed Gardeners - Midland and Carlisle Locations

About this opportunity

Here is your opportunity to utilise your spare time in supporting those in the community who are looking to retain their independence.
Our Midland and Carlisle customers are elderly or people living with a disability that may have restricted mobility i.e. unable to maintain their gardens anymore Our gardeners work directly with the client in their homes, visiting on a regular basis. You will be tidying the garden and repairing anything that needs a little TLC around the home such as:

• Pruning
• Raking
• Mowing lawns
• Hedging and;
• Yard tidying to help keep their garden safe and tidy

Your few hours a week will assist our clients to continue to enjoy their garden and be part of the strategy to allow them to continue to live independently within the community. Contact Maria today for a confidential discussion.

Additional requirements

National Police Certificate ^*. NDIS screening check .

To be considered for this volunteer opportunity you must have:

Ability, along with the care and capability, to deal with frail, aged, elderly and younger people with a disability.
Enthusiasm, compassion and a certain degree of physical ability together with a desire to support people in their community. An interest in gardening is a bonus.
Be available to attend relevant training sessions.

Time Required

Monday – Friday (except Wednesdays) One day per week with flexibility to do more (Each volunteer can do a maximum of 3 days per week 7.15am – 2.30pm

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers

Type of work

• Garden Maintenance
• Seniors & Aged Care
• Trades & Maintenance

Training

Induction Sessions. Tool Training

Reimbursement

Application by organisation or reimbursement of application covered by organisation