Dorking, Surrey (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Come and join the magical Patchworking Garden Project, established in 2015. It is a volunteer run charity supporting volunteers with a wide variety of physical and mental health needs through gardening, crafting and friendship. We have a strong identity within the local community and are known for increasing the wellbeing of those we support by valuing everyone’s contribution unreservedly, enhancing self-confidence and encouraging, where appropriate, progression to other activities. The Charity is run entirely by volunteers and those whom we support are supported volunteers.

Under the charity we also run The Patchworking Academy which offers the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised City & Guilds qualification in Practical Horticulture Skills. The Academy seeks to address inclusion via employment-ready qualifications for adults facing challenging circumstances. With the guidance of experienced and highly qualified therapeutic horticulture tutors, learners work at their own pace with a small group of other interested learners.

We are looking for a chair with some charity and governance experience who is

●      able to quickly grasp what our values are and how we operate

●      used to managing change

●      happy in a leadership role,

●      committed to a collaborative way of working 

●      comfortable dealing with finances (preferably in the charity sector)

It is a lovely role for the right person so do get in touch for a chat if you think you might be interested.  There is a full role description available.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Potential candidates are invited to have an informal conversation with our current Chair before submitting an application.

Organisation
The Patchworking Garden Project View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 08 September 2026
Closing date: 28 October 2026 at 16:12
Tags: Volunteering Management, Education, Employment, Health / Medical, Mental Health, Strategy, Wellbeing, Governance / Management

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