The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is an ecumenical Retreat Centre, run by a small charity. We have day and residential retreats, community gatherings and more for groups and individuals to find a space ...
Housekeeping volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Longer term volunteering
Contact person
Caroline Walker
#116918
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Could you be a volunteer who helps us to care for our lovely 100 year old heritage Cadbury home; creating a welcoming and comfortable space for visitors.
About the role
Housekeeping volunteers play a key role in supporting our staff to keep The Greenhouse clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who visits. A tidy, well-maintained environment helps create a calm and comfortable space for those seeking peace and rest. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on tasks and wants to make a real difference behind the scenes.
- Provide a range of routine cleaning duties in support of the programme of events at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close.
- General tasks include dusting, hoovering, mopping, polishing, tidying, changing beds, laundry, replacing empty supplies, emptying the bins and keeping the environment tidy.
- Providing one-off tasks, such as deep cleans, such as cleaning internal windows and frames, Conservatory cleans and stairwell cleans as directed by our Housekeeper.
Key skills required
- Willingness to (training can be provided) as experience and knowledge would be great, but not essential.
- Physically able to undertake the tasks required, with minimum supervision
- Reliability and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Friendly and approachable manner.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment, adhering to our Health and safety requirements.
Benefits to you
- Learn and develop new skills.
- Meet new people and be part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Better physical & mental health and wellbeing.
- Improving your confidence and self-esteem.
What you can expect from us
- An introduction to how the organisation works and your role in it. With induction, information, training and support that you need to thrive in your role.
- This is a voluntary role with no payment, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed with prior agreement.
- Opportunity to share weekday midday prayers and lunchtime with other staff and volunteers.]
- A safe working environment with appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) should you need it for your role.
- All volunteers and staff are supported in line with our Equal Opportunities Policy, Volunteer and Staff Codes of Conduct and Conflict Transformation Process.
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About The Greenhouse at Barnes Close
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is an ecumenical Retreat Centre, run by a small charity. We have day and residential retreats, community gatherings and more for groups and individuals to find a space to explore faith and find peace; for people who come to rest, reflect and grow.
Our volunteers are so important in helping to look after and care for our five acres of beautiful grounds, our 120 year old home (part of the Cadbury family legacy), and of course our visitors.
Could you be a part of our growing group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, paint, cook, clean, administrate, fix and have a great time together in a peaceful place.
We have monthly volunteer days on Sundays and Mondays, so it could be just 1 day a month that you commit to us. Alternatively, we have some regular weekly opportunities for individuals.