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We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.\nEvery year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.\nMake a real difference in your community\nAre you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Gardener Volunteer, you'll help create and maintain welcoming outdoor spaces that support the health, wellbeing and recovery of the people who access Aquarius services. 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Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply have a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces, you'll play an important role in creating environments that support wellbeing and recovery.\nYou'll also have:\nAn interest in gardening, with practical gardening knowledge or experience.\nA friendly, approachable and non-judgemental attitude.\nGood organisational skills and a reliable approach to volunteering.\nThe ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.\nAn understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.\nA commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone with dignity and respect.\nThe confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance and support.\nA willingness to learn, attend training and contribute positively to the Aquarius team.\nFor Full Job Description Please Click Here\nWhat We Offer\nWe value the people who make a difference every day. 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