The Therapy Garden

Who we are

The Therapy Garden is a charity based in Normandy, near Guildford with a two acre garden.

The Therapy Garden works to have a positive and significant impact on the lives of people facing challenges in life.

Whether by giving a sense of purpose to children with special needs; or by reducing the isolation of a young person living with autism or someone older living with dementia. Whether by building confidence in adults recovering from a stroke; or by helping to equip young people who have additional learning needs for a possible future in the workplace. We change lives for the better and we do this by creating a safe place to enjoy the power of gardening and to connect with nature.

We are looking for Client Support Volunteers to assist in the Garden alongside our horticulturists in the supervision of our adult clients and teenagers with a variety of disabilities.

Our volunteers work in the garden with clients, helping them with various tasks such as planting, harvesting, pruning and mowing to name a few, under the guidance of our team of horticulturists. 

As well as general gardening work you will be assisting our clients, both children and adults with the opportunity to achieve a qualification in horticulture.

Other tasks our volunteers help with include general garden maintenance, DIY tasks or craft/cookery activities.

We are open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9.15am until 2.30pm. Our adult clients attend all year round but our teenagers only attend during school term times.

No gardening experience is required, just the ability to get along with others and muck in! This can be a great stepping stone to further education or work opportunities.

At present, we are looking for Volunteers who can offer a regular weekly commitment.

Our culture and values

The Therapy Garden in Normandy, Surrey, is a horticulture and education charity established in 1998 that operates as a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive sanctuary. Its culture is centered on using the healing power of nature to foster personal growth, confidence, and well-being for vulnerable individuals, including those with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and mental health challenges

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Therapy Garden has a clear commitment to treating all people with dignity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and valuing diversity among trustees, staff, and volunteers. Our policy ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010, aiming for a fair culture where all have equal opportunities to contribute.