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Volunteer Gardening Assistant
- East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH)
- Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6AB, UK
- 06 Aug, 2026
Job Description
Volunteer Gardening Assistant
LOCATION: Milton Hospice, CB24 6AB
HOURS: One morning or afternoon per week
The vacancy
To help maintain and develop the gardens and grounds at our Milton hospice, ensuring they are tidy, safe and enjoyable for all.
Key Activities:
- Weeding
- Leaf collection
- Sweeping paths
- Planting, dead heading etc.
- Staining garden furniture
- Cleaning play equipment
- Mowing the lawn
- Any other duties related to the upkeep of grounds as required
Certain tasks will suit volunteers’ likes, dislikes and strengths and this should be taken into account when allocating tasks.
Personal Qualities / Attributes/ Knowledge:
- Passion/interest in gardening
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Flexibility
- Commitment and reliability
- Able to work confidentially and within boundaries
Supervision/ Induction:
- You will be provided with an induction by your Facilities Coordinator, who will also provide you with regular supervision sessions.
Hours/Time commitment:
- Minimum of one afternoon or morning per week
Recruitment process:
- Application form, Informal Interview, Enhanced DBS & 2 references.
- You will also be required to undertake some mandatory training ahead of commencing your volunteer role, some of which will require an annual refresher e.g. safeguarding
Why volunteer with us?
We benefit greatly by having volunteers, but volunteers themselves get lots out of it too! Volunteering is a great way to:
The organisation
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Diversity statement
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
Job Ref:
DIJOBS-Volunteer Gardening Assistant
About East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH)
About us
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensure the best possible quality of life and make every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Work for us
Whether you are supporting children and families within our care teams, helping to raise vital funds or working within our support services, EACH can offer a very rewarding career. Working alongside passionate, like-minded and knowledgeable people a career with EACH provides you with the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families.
There are many benefits to working with EACH. We are committed to continued learning and professional development and we have a number of support measures in place which include an employee assistance programme and support groups.
Through providing care, working in our shops or attending events, there are always opportunities to network with other professionals and establish strong relationships within our community.
Why work for EACH?
At EACH, we value all our colleagues and offer a comprehensive range of benefits which we regularly review.
Diversity and Inclusion
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
We are also proud to be Investors in People Accredited
