Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
This role is based at our main Hospice site:
185 Tadcaster Road,
York.
YO24 1GL
When are volunteers needed: When am I needed?
Join a group session once or twice a week, held on Monday and Thursday mornings.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Customer Service
Gardening
Greeter / Welcomer
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation Support
Retail
Role description:
The Hospice prides itself on having beautifully kept gardens for the enjoyment of patients, their families, visitors and staff. The upkeep of the gardens is paramount to the image of St Leonard’s, and reflects the care and attention that the Hospice gives to all who visit.
As a member of the Hospice team of volunteer gardeners you will be helping maintain and sometimes develop the gardens of the Hospice, under the guidance of the Facilities team.
What will I be doing?
- Planting, weeding, watering and pruning plants in beds and containers
- Weeding of paved areas
- Sweeping up fallen leaves
- Working individually or with the other members of the volunteer gardening team and facilities staff, to maintain and develop areas of the hospice grounds for the enjoyment of everyone who comes to the Hospice
- Maintaining high standards of safety so you will need to understand health and safety and manual handling policies
- Assisting at the Annual Plant Fair held at the Hospice in spring
- Lawn mowing
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Enjoy being part of a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking team
- Enjoy making positive changes to the environment and being outdoors
- Have a basic knowledge of, and keen interest in, plants and gardening
- Be willing to do repetitive or less challenging tasks when needed
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
- Have a good understanding of personal and professional boundaries
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Groups
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers with limited English
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How will I benefit from being a Gardener?
- Be a part of a friendly and inclusive team
- Be valued and respected
- Receive training and support
- Have the opportunity to improve your gardening skills and boost your CV
- Being outside in the fresh air with Mother Nature!
How to get involved:
Please use the link below to access our website and apply online.
If you have any questions, contact our Volunteer Services Team:
01904 777765
[email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-09-2026