Experienced gardener volunteer roles
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Summary
Working alongside fellow volunteers and staff, you will help keep our gardens and outdoor spaces attractive, safe and well maintained. Our gardens provide a place for reflection, comfort and enjoyment, making your contribution an important part of the experience we offer.
Gardening volunteer opportunities are currently available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. We offer a flexible approach to volunteering, and the time commitment is largely at the volunteer's discretion. Whether you can give a few hours occasionally or volunteer more regularly, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of this role may include any of the following:
- Helping to keep gardens and outdoor areas tidy, welcoming and well cared for.
- Weeding, planting, digging, edging, pruning and sweeping pathways as required.
- Assisting with the care and maintenance of flower beds and planted areas.
- Watering pots, containers and garden areas when needed.
- Supporting the upkeep of composting areas.
- Mowing lawns and helping maintain grassy areas.
- Reporting any larger gardening or maintenance requirements to your line manager, such as hedge cutting or tree work.
- Informing your line manager if tools require replacement, repair or sharpening.
- Helping to keep the gardening shed and storage areas organised and tidy.
Experience & qualifications required
· Volunteers will be expected to work independently and should be comfortable undertaking gardening duties with minimal supervision.
· This role does not provide hands-on gardening instruction or training so previous gardening experience is preferred.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a Gardening Volunteer at Croft House, you’ll play an important part in creating and maintaining a welcoming, therapeutic outdoor space for residents. Working alongside staff and residents, you’ll help care for the garden while supporting engaging, hands-on gardening activities.
This role is about more than plants — it’s about connection, wellbeing and creating a shared space where residents can relax, learn new skills and enjoy being outdoors. Your ideas and enthusiasm will help shape seasonal projects and themed gardening sessions throughout the year.
Key Duties
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Support the general upkeep of the garden (planting, watering, weeding, tidying and seasonal maintenance).
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Work alongside residents to co-create and deliver inclusive gardening sessions.
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Encourage and support residents to take part in hands-on gardening tasks.
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Help plan and contribute ideas for seasonal or themed activities (e.g. spring planting, sensory gardens, harvest projects).
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Promote a positive, safe and welcoming outdoor environment.
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Follow guidance from staff to ensure activities are safe and accessible for all.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has an interest in gardening (experience is helpful but not essential).
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Is friendly, patient and enjoys working with people.
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Feels confident supporting others in practical, hands-on tasks.
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Is reliable and able to commit to agreed volunteering times.
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Brings creativity and enthusiasm to help make the garden an engaging space.
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Values inclusion, wellbeing and creating supportive environments.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying time outdoors and sharing your passion for gardening
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Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
