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Maintenance/Gardening Volunteer

Are you green fingered, love gardening or are a dab hand at DIY?

We have need of your skills!

We have 2.5 acres of beautiful garden space here at Little Miracles Head office in Peterborough, Holbeach has a large indoor setting and Wisbech has a new setting that could all use your time and support. 

Duties:
  •  General Garden maintenance or assistance with DIY projects around the centre/branch.

We have general gardening tools at head office but are happy for you to bring your own to support you in your volunteering role at any of our branches after a discussion with the Branch Lead/Volunteer Manager.

Please be aware that the centre/branches are in constant use by our Alternative Provision children and member families, the children can be inquisitive! 

Skills and Attributes
  • General gardening knowledge or DIY knowledge.
  • Enthusiastic and positive. 
  • Patient and understanding. 
  • Good Communicator. 
  • Team Player. 
  • No experience required, while we love qualified volunteers, everyone is welcome, and qualifications are not essential. All we ask is that you are willing to learn and participate.
What We Provide
  • Training – You will have access to complete the Mandatory Training on our external training platform.
  • Induction – A welcome and introduction to our organisation sharing our ethos, mission and procedures with you.
  • Support – Our team will support you to learn the processes within the centre and will offer ongoing support during your time with us.
  • Experience – A great opportunity to gain experience for your CV in a real-world setting.
  • Community – Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing quality care to children and making a difference.
  • Purpose – Help contribute to the organisation’s mission.
Recruitment Requirements
  • An informal interview with our Volunteer Manager
  • Two references
    • One Professional Reference - Previous employer or volunteer organisation you have worked/volunteered with.
    • One Personal Reference - A friend or someone who has known you personally for 2+ years but is not related to you either by blood or marriage.
  • An enhanced DBS Check to be completed by Little Miracles.
  • Completion of 8 Mandatory Training Courses on our external training platform in line with our Safeguarding policy and procedures.
  • Attendance on an induction session.

If you're interested in this volunteer role, please get in touch via volunteer@littlemiraclescharity.org.uk or call us on 01733 262226.