Garden Volunteer
About the role
Our beautiful gardens are an important part of the Cranford Hospice experience, providing a peaceful and welcoming environment for patients, families and whānau, visitors, staff and volunteers.
As a Garden Volunteer, you’ll help maintain and enhance these special spaces while working alongside a friendly and dedicated team. You’ll assist with seasonal gardening tasks including weeding, mulching, edging, pruning, planting, raking, digging and general garden maintenance. You’ll also help care for garden beds and pathways, clean and maintain garden tools and equipment, and ensure everything is safely stored at the end of each session.
There are also opportunities to contribute ideas to the ongoing development of the hospice gardens.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply enjoy getting outdoors and getting your hands dirty, your contribution will help keep our gardens a place of comfort, reflection and enjoyment.
Time commitment
Wednesdays, 9am–12pm.
What you’ll bring
- A love of gardening and being outdoors.
- A willingness to get involved in a range of practical gardening tasks.
- Reliability and a positive attitude.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- A willingness to share ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of the gardens.
- An appreciation of the important role the gardens play for patients, families and whānau.
- A commitment to Cranford Hospice’s values and the communities we serve.
What we offer
- To be part of a friendly and supportive team.
- Full training and support.
- Interesting and varied experience.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with a life-limiting illness and their whānau.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete our online application form.
All volunteers must successfully pass a Police Vetting Check.
For more information email, volunteering@cranfordhospice.org.nz