Each project has been given a budget to transform the garden at their property.  Although we want this group to be client led, we recognise that someone who can take an organisational lead is essential to it working.  Someone who can mediate different client wants and needs to create a garden all residents want to use and be part of the process.  This will incorporate planning and budgeting for the garden project.

Our projects provide move on accommodation for those people who have struggled with homelessness.  Within move on residents are at the last stage of their journey back into community and are actively working with support to find permanent accommodation.

• Helping the residents to tend to and maintain the garden independently
• Duties could include – weeding, planting, pruning and other general gardening activities
• To purchase plants, equipment needed within the budget
• Help the group understand planning a garden
• Help the group understand how to maintain a budget and use funds well
• The group will meet throughout the year

Turning Tides offers volunteers training so your time volunteering is the best it can be, is as safe as possible, and of course adds value to your experience and to Turning Tides.

Every volunteer regardless of role will have their initial induction.  During this induction you be taken through a PowerPoint presentation and be issued with ‘Not Just a Volunteer’ handbook. The induction will cover Professional Boundaries, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity and be a chance for you to ask any questions.

This role requires the following additional training and we ask that you can commit to this. (The training is in a variety of formats depending on the subject – a video to watch, a document to read or an online course).

Flexible, mornings and afternoons throughout the week. Hours and times can be flexible. Approximately 2 to 3 hours per weekly/ fortnight. Monthly opportunities available too.

The project team will need to know agreed hours prior to volunteer attendance; however, these can be flexible from morning, afternoon or weekend.  Please bear in mind the projects are not staffed at the weekend.

We need to ensure you are eligible to volunteer in the UK. To do this we will ask to see documentation that proves your right to volunteer in the UK at your induction. If you are unable to provide this documentation you will be unable to volunteer. If you have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis you are also normally allowed to volunteer. If in doubt, please contact the Home Office.

All of Turning Tides’ roles require two character references. These references do not need to be employment references, however, we cannot accept references from family members.

If you have any further queries please contact Hannah on 07749 491285 or volunteering@turning-tides.org.uk