We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers to help maintain and enhance therapeutic garden spaces across Belfast Health and Social Care Trust sites, including Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC), Musgrave Park Hospital, Old See House, Brae Valley and the Iveagh Centre.

As a Gardening Volunteer, you will use your horticultural knowledge and practical skills to support the upkeep of outdoor spaces that are enjoyed by patients, service users, families, visitors and staff. Tasks may include weeding, planting, pruning, watering, clearing leaves, maintaining flowerbeds and helping to create welcoming, therapeutic environments.

If you have gardening or horticultural experience, are confident sharing your knowledge with others, and would like to give back to your community while being part of a supportive volunteer network, this could be the perfect role for you.

In return, we will provide:

• Full support and guidance from dedicated staff
• Flexibility to fit the role around your existing commitments
• Reimbursement of agreed travel expenses
• All gardening materials and equipment required for the role
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of patients, service users, families and staff

Some level of physical fitness is required as the role involves outdoor gardening activities. Supervision and support will be provided throughout your volunteering journey.

Applicants must be aged 17 years or over. Successful volunteers will be required to complete references, an Access NI check and Occupational Health screening before commencing the role.