Irish Community Care is a registered charity which exists to identify and respond to the needs of both the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across the north west.
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
Role Purpose:
To provide assistance to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) in delivering our allotment project. Gardening has been proven to have therapeutic benefits by reducing isolation and improving wellbeing, encouraging people to get outside and connect with nature.
Role Activities:
In your role, you will:
Help ensure the allotment is well maintained.
Plan and grow crops.
Provide peer to peer support with other allotment volunteers.
Liaise with other volunteers to ensure tasks are shared appropriately and fairly
Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on progress and support needed.
Assist in keeping machines and tools in good working order and regularly maintained.
Ensure tools are stored safely.
Keep the shed tidy and locked when not in use.
Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Get outdoors, learn new skills and meet like-minded people.
Gain experience of growing and planning in the allotment.
Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.
Make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role includeing Manual Handling and Health and Safety Awareness.
Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.
Support from fellow volunteers.
Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.
Eligibility:
The role of Allotment Volunteer would suit someone who wants to make a difference to the people we support and at the same time meet new people and get involved in their local community. No experience is needed, however knowledge of gardening and/or DIY is welcomed.
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1 hour per week