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Green Space and Environment Volunteer - Maidstone

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

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We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team that helps keep our wonderful Nature Recovery area in Maidstone a beautiful and relaxing space for staff and patients.
Willow Gardens is part of our forensic mental health service and is used by staff and patients – for relaxing and also as a therapeutic environment. This space is newly created to attract wildlife and as a place for staff, patients, and family/carers to enjoy and reconnect with the natural world. It is also used by the therapy teams to conduct green space activities with patients.
We need volunteers with a range of skills - there will be some conservation work (for wildlife and wild plants) as well as general gardening and maintenance to help maintain the area.
Please be aware that you will be volunteering in an environment with mental health patients. You will need to be caring, understanding and non-judgemental.

Gardening,Environmental,Outdoors,Conservation

Teamwork, Gardening, Conservation, Outdoor Work

No essential skills but some knowledge of gardening, conservation and horticulture would be an advantage. A willingness to learn is essential.

Help improve the environment for patients and staff, help support others. We offer ongoing training, support and pay travel expenses.

At least one session a week of at least 2 hours

Further location details may be provided below.

Stephen Tucker

Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone ME15 9PH

ME16 9PH

Maidstone

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We work with a vulnerable group so a DBS check will be done. So long as a previous conviction does not compromise activities of the Trust or it's clients we will not hold a previous conviction against anyone.

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