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Gardening Maintenance Volunteer - Bushey Fields

All Trust Sites DY1 2LZ

Key information

Pay
Negotiable
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
15 Jul 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

About this role

We are looking for volunteers who have these qualities: Demonstrates good horticultural or gardening skills - whether gained through paid work or personal projects. Some awareness of mental health issues. Confident in sharing skills and supporting individuals with varying abilities, offering guidance in a patient and inclusive manner. Demonstrates good communication skills and is friendly and welcoming, able to engage comfortably with patients and staff Able to follow confidentiality policy and professional boundaries to keep themselves and patients safe. Ability to use digital technology for e-learning training (we can support you with this) Reliability - desirable that volunteers can support regularly, to provide stability to the team/patients and themselves. Live in the Black Country, within a reasonable travel distance to site. Volunteers must be over 18

Our Trust Values

Caring We care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help. Enabling We enable ourselves and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone. Working Together We work together in partnership, being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do. Integrity We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone. Were committed to building a workforce and culture that reflects our varied population and to create a culture of belonging. We always engage and involve when making key decisions, regardless of role or level. For example, we have worked closely with staff, patients, community groups and other key partners, in putting together our clinical strategy. Due to the nature of our work some volunteering roles may be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.