Community Gardening Supported Volunteer

Thank-you for your interest in volunteering with Blooming Marvellous. This supported volunteer role is for volunteers who have or who are recovering from a mental health condition.

Blooming Marvellous aims to empower those who would like to volunteer but may need some support to do so. We help adults find a safe and enjoyable space to step away from daily pressures, and become part of a support and social network who enjoy time spent in nature. We make a difference in our community by improving the environments of local residence and community spaces .

We are able to support volunteers who: –

• Have or are recovering from a mild to moderate mental health condition
• Enjoy working outside and have an interest in gardening
• Enjoy being part of a group
• Would like to help improve the local environment
• Would like to make new friends and build a healthier lifestyle.

Our main activities are:

• Carrying out one-off ‘tidy-ups’ in the gardens of local residents
• Improving community spaces in Aldershot and Farnborough
• Managing our allotments in Aldershot
• Working with other local charities
• Going on trips and outings
• Participating in training and information sessions to learn new skills

Skills:

No special skills are needed as training and support are provided, however an interest in gardening is essential.

The first step is to simply complete the application form Click Here and we will be in touch with you to discuss the options available.

Many thanks,

(Blooming Marvellous Support Workers)