Garden Volunteer for St Mary's Church

The Parish runs a warm, safe, drop-in cafe on Thursdays in Todmorden, works with the local food bank, hosts musical events, offers pastoral visiting and support, and works in partnership with the wider community on environmental, social and interfaith activities. They also visit care homes, hold school visits, work with bereavement, elderly, disability and faith groups and Todmorden in Bloom and other churches.

Role: Enhance the first impressions and reputations of St Mary’s, St Michael’s, and/or St Peter’s by maintaining well kept church grounds.
Weed, cut back brambles, tidy beds and driveways, dispose of litter, and help with pruning, planting, and clearing things to the tip, as needed.
You'll be given induction, training, and regular check-ins. You'll be supported with reasonable adjustments as needed, but mobility is required for this role.

Skills:

Gardening

Attention to detail

Personal Attributes:

Fit enough

Flexible

Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Training /Experience (desirable)

Gardening/plants

Risk assessment

Can you:
communicate remotely via phone/email,
St Mary’s will provide support via an induction, training (safeguarding, online or in person), regular check-ins, and meetings.