Community Garden Mens Shed and/or Meeter/Greeter - Kennedy Way, Clacton

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Calling Volunteers!

Mens Shed and/or Meeter and Greeter - is this you?

A team of volunteers are needed to help volunteer in The Men's Shed within the Kennedy Way Community Garden. Training and support will be provided by CVST.

The Kennedy Way Community Garden has been regenerated by the NHS Estates Team, working in collaboration with CVS Tendring to help local residents with their physical and mental wellbeing. The garden is a space allowing you to be out in the fresh air, make new friends, learn and share new skills and to be part of the larger community.

The Community space has a Community Garden growing both flowers and vegetables, a Men's Shed, an Outdoor Gym, a seating area and a meeting place for Walking Groups.

As part of making our space inclusive, we aim to be welcoming to anyone who would benefit from the physical, emotional and social benefits of our community garden.

The Men's Shed is for woodwork and social interaction. The movement originated in Australia around the 1980s as a way to improve Men's health and wellbeing.

Interested? Register your interest on www.volunteeressex.org.uk or call CVST on 01255 425692 and ask for Nicky. 

What skills do I need?

As a volunteer, we would like you to be able to:

Welcome new members with a smile and make them feel welcome and comfortable

To be an experienced wood worker and want to pass on your skills onto members.

Engage with local residents to let people know about the Men's Shed and the Community Garden.

Share skills

Have a non-judgemental and positive attitude

Show new comers around and explain what activities are available to them.

The details, availability etc remain the same apart from no activities on Fridays

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 21/07/2021

End Date: 31/07/2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

We ask volunteers to commit to a specific day of their choice for 1-2 hours per week. This allows us to be able to invite new comers at a certain time to be shown around and have a chat about the Community Garden.

Location

Kennedy Way
Clacton on Sea
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 4AB

Posted for
CVS Tendring

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Interests

  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Environment
  • Health and Social Care

Activities

  • Creativity
  • Gardening
  • General Helping
  • Practical Skills
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Teaching and Training

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