Location: Various locations (see below)
Date: Various (see below)
Roles: Cash handling, assisting with refreshments or parking, directing visitors, being an ambassador for the hospice.
Why we need you
As a community-funded charity, fundraising is vital to ensure we can continue providing our care across the community. One of our much-loved fundraising initiatives is the Glorious Gardens scheme — a beautiful celebration of nature and community. With the generous support of garden owners who open their gates to the public, this event raises crucial funds for our services.
We would love for volunteers to assist at specific garden openings during the scheme. It’s a great opportunity to visit these beautiful gardens, speaking with the community and supporting raise funds for the hospice.
Would this role suit you?
This role would suit someone who:
- Enjoys meeting new people and engaging with the public
- Likes spending time outdoors
- Is comfortable handling money and using basic tech (e.g. tablets, card machines)
- Has a passion for the charity’s cause and a willingness to dedicate time and effort
- Wants to support a great cause whilst having a fantastic time.
What you will be doing
Different garden openings will require different tasks, and this will be explained in the brief. Potential duties include:
- Assiting with and directing parking
- Taking payments and handling cash
- Serving refreshments
- Acting as a positive ambassador for St Margaret’s Hospice in the local community.
What’s in it for you
Volunteering for St Margaret’s is a truly rewarding experience. Here are just a few of the benefits;
- Meet new people, make new friends and strengthen your ties to the community
- Get involved in lots of fun activities and events throughout the year
- Broaden skills, knowledge and expertise working alongside a dynamic fundraising and volunteer team
- Enhance your CV and create some valuable skills
- Reimbursed agreed upon expenses in line with our policy
- Free volunteer t-shirt
- Have a rewarding experience helping us to raise money for vital hospice care.
Garden openings we need help with
Blagdon Hill village opening, Taunton
Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
Blagdon Hill village opening, Taunton
Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
Roles: parking and refreshments
Organised by Greener & Wilder community group
West Buckland village opening
Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
West Buckland village opening
Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
Roles: parking
Organised by Greener & Wilder community group
South Petherton village opening
Sunday 14 June
South Petherton village opening
Sunday 14 June
Roles: refreshments
Hinton St George village opening
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June
Hinton St George village opening
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June
Roles: refreshments, helping garden hosts, directing people
Blackmore Farm, Cannington
Saturday 18 July, Sunday 26 July, Saturday 8 August, Sunday 16 August
Blackmore Farm, Cannington
Saturday 18 July, Sunday 26 July, Saturday 8 August, Sunday 16 August
Roles: taking payments, directing people.
Food and drink will be provided for volunteers.
Sherborne open gardens
Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 July
Sherborne open gardens
Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 July
Lower Sheeplands
Roles: directing people at the top of the road as it cannot be accessed by car
St Catherine’s Crescent
Roles: support the garden host with visitors
St Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil
Saturday 18 July
St Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil
Saturday 18 July
Roles: Selling Glorious Gardens raffle tickets, serving refreshments, directing people around the gardens.
Sherborne Boys School
Friday 21 August
Sherborne Boys School
Friday 21 August
Roles: helping with payments and refreshments.
What we need from you
- Complete an application form
- Volunteers under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Next steps and what to expect
We want you to have the very best volunteering experience. You will receive:
- A hospice induction plus additional training specific to the role
- Pre-task activity briefs and instructions
- Ongoing support from the Community Partnerships Fundraiser.
How to apply
Please fill in the application form below, and we’ll be in touch with further steps. It would be helpful if you could indicate which garden opening you’d like to help with.
Glorious Gardens Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our Glorious Gardens campaign! Please complete the form to let us know a bit about you and how we can get in touch.
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Contact us
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