ROLE TITLE Gardening Volunteer LOCATION Ben Crom Housing, Kilkeel HOURS Various MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE To develop and facilitate a gardening project for tenants of Ben Crom. MAIN DUTIES To develop and facilitate a gardening project for tenants of Ben Crom. Keep the garden clean and well maintained. Plan out planting schedule. Support tenants in getting involved. Report back to Supervisor on issues and updates. To ensure health and safety is maintained at all times particularly when using gardening tools. ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Essential Experience in horticulture Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Manage the resources of the group as agreed by the Supervisor. Knowledge of health and safety. Interest in supporting those affected by severe mental illness. Desirable Previous experience of facilitating groups. Previous experience within the Voluntary sector, or previous knowledge of those affected by severe mental illness MindWise volunteers are encouraged to live the MindWise values when they are carrying out a volunteer role, in all interactions with staff, service-users and other volunteers. The MindWise values are; Passion – We are passionate about mental health and well-being. Respect – We are respectful and value everyone in society, we work in partnership with you. Togetherness – we believe that working together is the best way to achieve our goals, we involve, empower and lead collectively. Empathy – We are empathetic, we listen and learn, we continuously improve everything we do and we support you when you need it. Openness and Transparency - We are open and transparent, we act with candour, honesty and integrity which are at the heart of everything we do. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All appropriate and agreed expenses will be covered as per MindWise expenses policy. Enhanced Access NI checks will be carried out on all regulated positions and successfully returned prior to placement. To assist in the role volunteers will be expected to attend and fully engage in guidance and support meetings with an allocated volunteer supervisor and will have access to regular training. SELECTION Volunteer applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview with the Volunteer Manager and Service Manager and will be inducted via the Active 8 volunteer programme. Two References (if possible from a former employer who through your previous education) will be requested if volunteer application has been successful. PLEASE NOTE: CV's are not accepted. Online Application. LINK TO APPLY: https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4163511?cid=3264? Information on Volunteering with MindWise: Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We are Investing in Volunteers (IIV) accredited, and provide all our volunteers with a comprehensive volunteer induction, as well as ongoing support. You’ll also benefit from training, which includes: Safeguarding Adults First Aid Mental Health Awareness Lone-working and Personal Safety We also offer: An extensive training programme which can help as a pathway to employment in Health and Social Care Regular reward and recognition events such as well-being days and volunteer awards Invaluable experience supporting clients with mental health difficulties across NI An opportunity to build your CV Re-imbursement of out-of pocket expenses An opportunity to be part of a team We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness. Learn more about the vital role volunteers play at MindWise: VolunteerWise - The difference our volunteers make (youtube.com) Download our volunteer information leaflet here Check out our current opportunities below - you can apply online for the role, however if you would like an application pack posted out please email or telephone 028 9040 2323. se.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4163511?cid=3264 Information on Volunteering with MindWise: Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We are Investing in Volunteers (IIV) accredited, and provide all our volunteers with a comprehensive volunteer induction, as well as ongoing support. You’ll also benefit from training, which includes: Safeguarding Adults First Aid Mental Health Awareness Lone-working and Personal Safety We also offer: An extensive training programme which can help as a pathway to employment in Health and Social Care Regular reward and recognition events such as well-being days and volunteer awards Invaluable experience supporting clients with mental health difficulties across NI An opportunity to build your CV Re-imbursement of out-of pocket expenses An opportunity to be part of a team We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness. Learn more about the vital role volunteers play at MindWise: VolunteerWise - The difference our volunteers make (youtube.com) Download our volunteer information leaflet here Check out our current opportunities below - you can apply online for the role, however if you would like an application pack posted out please email or telephone 028 9040 2323.