
Venue Address
United Kingdom
54.7023545, -3.2765753
Description: Equal Arts are a leading creative ageing charity supporting older people and those living with Dementia in Gateshead, Newcastle and across the UK. The team works to improve the lives of older people through creativity and their arts activities around the North East providing creative opportunities to help improve people’s wellbeing., The project will involve volunteers helping the group to maintain and enhance the gardens and outdoor spaces in care homes that they group are visiting. This will involve basic garden maintenance and will involve encouraging residents to get involved in their surroundings., , It would be beneficial if any interested volunteers had an interest in gardening however this isn’t essential., Volunteers need to be friendly, helpful and have a patient manner., , The main theme of this volunteering is support older people. The volunteer role is open to all however the group would be particularly interested in those over 50., , A DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check would be required for this role. The group will support you with this., , The sessions are part time and flexible. They are held on weekdays at various times and locations., All tools and equipment will be provided., For further information please refer to the group’s website:, https://www.equalarts.org.uk/our-work/henpowerEqual Arts are a leading creative, , Skills and qualifications needed: