Position details
* Job Title: Volunteer & Community Support - Gardener & Handyperson
* Salary: £17,120 per year (based on a full-time salary of £28,154)
* Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week)
* Location: Volunteer Centre Dorset office, Dorchester. Extensive travel across Dorset will be required using a Volunteer Centre Dorset vehicle
* Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
* Reports to: Office Manager
* Start date: As soon as possible following appointment
Purpose of the Role
Volunteer Centre Dorset (VCD) supports Dorset's voluntary and community sector to thrive and champions volunteering for all. We deliver a range of projects that improve health, wellbeing, and independence for people across the community.
In this role, you will work alongside volunteers to support older, isolated, unwell, and vulnerable residents with gardening and basic DIY tasks in their homes and gardens. The role includes practical support such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, basic repairs, furniture moving, installing key safes. VCD is also developing a new community garden project, which you will help support alongside colleagues, volunteers, and partner organisations.
You will also support volunteers to safely take part in activities, creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Alongside practical skills, we are looking for someone who is approachable, compassionate, patient, and confident working sensitively with vulnerable people in the community.
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