Volunteers needed to help in our Sensory Garden

[RNIB]

We Need A Helping Hand To Maintain Our Sensory Garden?

Practical Support

Do you have an interest in gardening which you'd love to share? We'd like you to help us develop our new gardening club. You will be supporting blind and partially sighted tenants at Bradbury Oak House in East Dulwich to discover the joys of gardening.

Location Information

London: Bradbury Oak House, 4 Underhill Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 0AH

What you will be doing?

? Helping blind and partially sighted tenants to maintain their Sensory Gardens.

? Assisting tenants with getting rid of weeds and the watering of plants.

What skills and experience are needed?

? Previous gardening experience is not a must.

? You need to have good Interpersonal skills

? Willingness to work with people who are visually impaired

? Willingness to commit throughout the summer months

What will you gain from the role?

? A chance to make a difference

? Working with a variety of people

? Working with people with sight loss

? A sense of achievement

? Connection with Nature

What support will be given?

? Induction

? Understanding Sight Loss Pack

? Travelling expenses

? Supervision and support from colleagues

When will you be needed?

? Immediate start

How often will you be needed?

? 1 to 2 hours per day on a weekly basis

Criminal Record Check Information

This role requires an enhanced criminal record check

(Paid for by RNIB)

Please ring us for an informal chat on 0208-693 -7400, ask for Tom or Marlene.