Job reference number:
GE26VOL2
Region:
Brighton
Hours per week:
Various hours throughout the year
Contract type:
Voluntary
Salary:
Voluntary role - Expenses paid
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation supports adults with a learning disability and/or autistic adults across Sussex, enabling and empowering them to live their lives the way they want to. We are one of Brighton & Hove’s oldest and most innovative charities and support over 700 people each year.
Our vision is for the people we support to be treated and respected as equal citizens, to be valued members of and contributors to their communities, and to be empowered to fulfil their goals and ambitions.
We do this by providing a range of high-quality, person-centred services and projects that enrich and transform people’s lives, including one-to-one care and support, community outreach services, supported living and housing services and a wide range of arts, sports and personal development activities.
All of Grace Eyre’s projects and services are informed and inspired by Our Charter, which was written by the people we support. They tell us they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we’re looking for – people like you!
Introduction to the role:
Grace Eyre have partnered with Preston Park Station, to help raise awareness and contribute to our local community.
As part of our partnership, we are responsible for maintaining the flower planters on the platforms.
We need the help of some willing volunteers to look after the planters. Could this be you?
Brief outline of the role:
Our Flower Planter Maintenance Micro-Volunteers will be responsible for looking after the plants. This includes watering, weeding, planting new plants, dead-heading and cutting back. Tools will be provided. It also involves looking after the planters themselves including an annual wood treatment.
This role is ideal for people who have an hour or so each week to do and enjoy spending time outdoors.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: No applicant or volunteer will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Volunteer benefits include:
We are also:
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
To apply, please send a cover letter or email to fundraising@grace-eyre.org explaining why you are interested in the role and what skills and qualities you will bring to the role.
We will handle any personal information you provide via this form in accordance with our privacy policy
If you are unable to complete our application form or if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please contact us on recruitment@grace-eyre.org
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
