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Gardening - Regular Support

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We would love to have new volunteers join our Outreach team and help us to make a significant difference in the quality of life of someone impacted by chronic illness.

Did you know? People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more.

Many of our clients struggle to care for their garden. Which is such a shame as they spend a lot of time at home and a garden can bring them a lot of joy.

Specific tasks to be discussed and agreed between volunteer and client. Volunteers are free to indicate what they are willing to do and what they are not.

Tasks may include:

  • mowing the lawn
  • weeding
  • planting
  • pruning
  • disposing of garden waste

We are able to cover pre-approved costs if required, including bus fee or car travel at the IRD Tier 2 rate per km (currently 31 cents per km). garden waste disposal fees, etc.

Requirements:
  • Reliable
  • Respectful and empathetic
  • Open to guidance and requests from client
  • Reasonable knowledge of plants and garden care

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Any help and any frequency would be appreciated.

What suits you?

  • Monthly /Fortnightly /Weekly visits?
  • Visits from one hour to four hours?

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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