Centre 404
Centre 404 is a local community charity in North London that offers friendly, reliable and person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, autism and their families. It was founded in 1951 by carers of children with learning disabilities and continues to work towards building a community and a society where people with learning disabilities are valued and involved members of our…
Description
To help support our adult garden volunteers who have mild to moderate learning disabilities with various gardening tasks. No gardening skills required! The group of around 10 meet weekly to do light gardening work (weeding, watering, etc.) for an hour and then have an hour tea break to chat. Receive the therapeutic value of being outdoors while reaping the mental benefits of volunteering by giving back and making new friends!
Duties
One to one help in pruning, planting, weeding, and watering for approximately 1 hour of gardening. Help facilitate discussion, set up and clear away for tea and cake hour for talking. Garden group takes trips to Kew Gardens so a willingness to assist on excursions too would be an advantage.
Training
• Induction to Centre 404 and Learning and Leisure Induction
• Adult Safeguard Training
• Adult Safeguard Training
Time commitment
2 hours a week (Thursday 2-4pm) for 3-6 months