Weekend Garden Assistant Volunteer - Midlothian Garden

Location: Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens, 70 Eskbank Rd, Bonnyrigg, EH22 3ND. See on a map here.

We are open 9:45am to 3:45 pm on a Saturday and Sunday and can be flexible with volunteer hours, so let us know your availability.

What is the Midlothian Community Hospital Garden?

Our community garden at the Midlothian Hospital is an NHS Lothian initiative. We want to create opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to local communities.

We do gardening using climate friendly techniques to grow local food and support wildlife, while building community and developing skills. We run practical sessions, workshops, events and shared meals to build skills in gardening, while encouraging healthy eating and promoting social inclusion. We provide advice and support for improving lifestyle through good food and good health.

What will you do as a volunteer?

There are tasks to suit everyone and all abilities, these include:

• Building and maintaining our infrastructure;
• Sowing, weeding and harvesting vegetables;
• Tree and bulb planting;
• Helping to manage areas for wildlife

 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.

We will provide support and training needed for you to engage with the tasks in a safe manner.

Download the full role description (below) to find out more.