Midlothian Garden Assistant

Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens, 70 Eskbank Rd, Bonnyrigg, EH22 3ND

Overview

• Midlothian Community Hospital Garden (MCHG) is an NHS Lothian initiative with a mission to make opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to local communities.

What are the aims and expectations of the role?

There are tasks to suit all abilities from:

• Building and maintaining our infrastructure;
• Sowing, weeding and harvesting vegetables;
• Tree and bulb planting;
• Helping to manage areas for wildlife;
• Coordinating our garden sales and collaborating on art projects
• We are open to individuals; community, school and corporate groups; NHS patients and staff; third party charities; people experiencing physical or mental health problems.
• We are open to individuals; community, school and corporate groups; NHS patients and staff; third party charities; people experiencing physical or mental health problems.

 What can you gain from this opportunity?

• A rewarding experience in seeing your input grow
• Meet new people and feel part of a community – communal tea and meal breaks encouraged. Volunteers come from all walks of life, from students to retirees, former patients to those looking to recharge their batteries amid a busy week at work or caring duties and more.
• Learn about seasonal flowers, fruit and veg.