Volunteer Gardener

Do you have a passion for gardening and growing your own produce?

 Would you like to support the hospice by helping to maintain the grounds at Deer Park in Barnstaple?

Every single one of our volunteers helps us provide outstanding care and support to the community of North Devon who are impacted by a life limiting illness. We really value the time all our volunteers give to us, and you will be making a real difference to our patients and their families at their most vulnerable time.

Our volunteer gardeners contribute a day a week, working together to maintain the Hospice grounds that are so vital for the wellbeing of our patient’s, staff and visitors.

• Maintenance: Digging, weeding, and mulching flower beds, borders, and vegetable patches.
• Grounds Upkeep: Grass cutting, pruning shrubs and trees, and clearing pathways of debris.
• Planting: Planting, potting, and harvesting produce in our kitchen garden to supply our Terrace Café with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables
• Infrastructure: Constructing garden structures, installing landscaping, and basic repairs.
• Customer Service: Answering visitor questions and sharing gardening tips. 

No formal experience is required but a passion for gardening, the capability to perform manual tasks outdoors and a love of cake would set you in good stead for this role.

You’ll be joining a friendly and welcoming team of volunteers and making a real difference to the North Devon community.

If you would like to find out more information please contact the Head of Facilities, Laura Holt, on 01271 347236

Closing date:06.02.2025

Taster session to be held during February

It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services.

We are a forces-friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans and Service spouses and partners.