Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children and young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.

Gardening Volunteer

Role Purpose

To maintain the garden space at Brian Jackson House so it is safe and suitable for use by service users.

Tasks

• Weekly attendance to maintain the garden *subject to time of year / weather conditions*
• Maintenance of the garden to include weeding, watering, pruning, topping up bird feeders, clearing away debris.
• Keep tool shed organised and tools in good condition following use.
• Liaise with maintenance team with regular check ins.

Welcomed Experience and Qualities

Gardening volunteers should have a basic knowledge of gardening and plants. They should be competent to work independently and with gardening tools unsupervised. Volunteers should be able to commit to attending once a week to carry out their duties.

Support for Volunteers

• Role specific training and induction are provided.
• Regular support from our team via phone calls and emails.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Invites to social events throughout the year.

Volunteer Expectations

As a Volunteer, we expect you:

• To carry out your volunteering responsibilities to the best of your ability, letting us know if you need any help.
• To commit to volunteering as a Gardening Volunteer for a minimum of 6 months or longer.
• To work with good due diligence when handling gardening tools.
• To commit to attending once a week, for at least an hour *subject to time of year / weather conditions*
• To be reliable and punctual; if unable to attend, contact us with as much notice as possible.
• To respect confidentiality and maintain impartiality.
• To adhere to Fresh Futures’ zero discriminatory policy
• To treat people with respect, being fair, honest, and considerate.
• To respect our policies and procedures as shared with you at Induction and in the Volunteer Handbook.
• To reply to our communications with good time or let us know if you will be unable to answer calls/emails for a significant period.
• To accept responsibility for your actions.
• Not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while volunteering or prior to volunteering.
• Observe all health and safety measures put in place for your safety and the safety of others.

In return you can expect us:

• To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience.
• To provide the tools and PPE needed to carry out your role.
• To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
• To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
• To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals.
• To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.

• Application form required
• References required

• 18+