Garden Volunteer - Edinburgh Crisis Centre

Location:  Edinburgh Crisis Centre

Voluntary Position

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity and to volunteer within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Volunteering within our Edinburgh Crisis Centre means you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

Edinburgh Crisis Centre supports Edinburgh residents aged 16yrs and over who are going through a mental health crisis or a period of distress.

As a volunteer, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives helping them to learn and develop new skills to support them on their recovery journey.

We are looking for someone with an interest in gardening. No professional experience is required.  We have both a front and back garden at the centre and the role would involve weeding, pruning plants, keeping paths clear and tidy and general light gardening work. There is no heavy lifting, and we provide all the required gardening equipment.

There is no minimum or maximum hours in the role, the centre is open everyday so you can volunteer whenever it suits.

We also hold volunteering groups and evenings so you can meet our volunteers in different roles at the centre.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our colleagues. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

Volunteering with Penumbra, we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We want you to grow and thrive! We will support you on your own individual volunteering path, helping you to gain experience and develop new skills.

Please see our recruitment pack for more information about this role.