Overview
Gardener Jobs in Hitchin, England, UK at The Blue Cross
Position: Gardener (Flexible hours)
We’re looking for someone with green fingers and an interest in gardening to help us maintain our gardens and outdoor space at our busy site. This role does not involve working directly with the pets in our care, but you will be making a huge contribution by supporting the team and helping to keep the site looking tidy and well-presented.
If you have some time to spare and would like to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer role
Gardener
Volunteer manager
Volunteer Coordinator
Where you will be based
Centre
Why we want you
We’re so busy looking after the pets in our care that we don’t always have enough time to spend on our gardens and grounds. Keeping the site looking pleasant and well-presented helps us create a great environment for our team and our visitors, ultimately helping us to help more pets.
We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need.
What you will be doing
Weeding and tidying
Planting
Pruning and caring for plants
Seasonal tasks such as collecting leaves
General maintenance (if appropriate)
At some of our sites, you might also be growing vegetables or ragworting
The skills you need
Reliable and able to make a regular commitment
Comfortable working alone, as well as in a team
Some gardening knowledge and skills preferred
What’s in it for you
You’ll gain a variety of experience for your CV
You’ll learn new skills such as customer service, communication and team working
You’ll meet new people and get involved with your local community
We’ll provide you with all the training you need, including our GUEST customer service training
You’ll be helping more pets in need
Disclaimer
Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Location:
Kimpton Bottom, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU
, United Kingdom
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Title: Gardener
Company: The Blue Cross
Location: Hitchin, England, UK
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Gardening, Outdoor / Nature, Landscaping)
