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Mind In Somerset was formed from the merger of Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and South Somerset Mind. We are a mental health charity.
Vanessa Project (Gardening) Assistant
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Summary
Minds Vanessa Project is looking for a volunteer to join in with their project.Detailed description
Volunteer position available for Mind’s Vanessa Project on a Tuesday 11am-1pm (2 hours).
Applicant would assist with service users in gardening projects and have casual conversations. If the weather is bad, then indoor activities will be available including planning of gardening activities, colouring and nature related quizzes.
Personal Skills and Qualities that will be beneficial:
· Gardening Experience (not essential)
· Communication Skills
· Humour
· Willingness to help
· Positive attitude
· Compassion
· Lived experience
· Works well as part of a team
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Providing support to service users who have different capabilities to complete gardening activities.
• Talking to service users regarding a diverse range of subjects.
Qualities and Skills gained or improved upon through volunteering for the Vanessa Project at Mind:
• Teamwork
• Gardening Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Organisation
• Interpersonal Skills
Mind offers a range of training opportunities available to all volunteers.