Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Purpose of the role: Supporting older participants, many of who live with dementia, to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Bristol's first dementia-friendly allotment in Brentry, Bristol (as featured on Gardeners' World!).

What you will be doing:

Helping set up resources and materials for activities

Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)

Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders

Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

The good feeling of making someone’s day better

Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers

Learning/improving your gardening and social skills

Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities

Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture

Exercise and spending time outside

A reference or job experience

A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available

A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Charlton Rd Allotments, Charlton Rd, Brentry, Bristol BS10 6JZ

https://goo.gl/maps/m654KeHkFWiWTCqG8

Time:

Mondays, 9:45 - 12:15 or 1:15 - 3:45

Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:45

Please note: We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.

Please get in touch with Nadja at volunteer@aliveactivities.org or call 07519534577