At a Glance
- Tasks: Get hands-on with gardening tasks like weeding, planting, and pruning.
- Company: Join the Belvoir Castle Gardens team and help maintain stunning landscapes.
- Benefits: Enjoy free membership and gain valuable gardening experience.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering days and full training provided.
- Why this job: Perfect for nature lovers wanting to make a difference in beautiful surroundings.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just a passion for gardening.
Volunteer Opportunity - Belvoir Castle Gardens, Leicestershire
Commitment: Flexible days, by agreement
The Role: We're looking for hands-on volunteers to help care for the beautiful gardens at Belvoir Castle. As a Volunteer Gardener, you'll work alongside our gardens team on practical horticultural tasks - keeping the borders, lawns and formal gardens looking their best. No formal qualifications are required - just a passion for gardens and a willingness to get stuck in outdoors. Full training and guidance will be provided by our gardens team, so you'll feel confident and supported from your very first day.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Weeding, planting, pruning and deadheading across the gardens
- Helping maintain lawns, borders, paths and formal garden areas
- Supporting seasonal tasks such as mulching, leaf clearance and bed preparation
- Assisting the gardens team with day-to-day horticultural work
- Helping keep tools, sheds and working areas tidy and well organised
What We're Looking For:
- Happy to get stuck in with practical, physical gardening tasks
- Comfortable spending time outdoors in all weathers
- Reliable and happy to commit to agreed volunteering days
Free Friends of Belvoir membership for you and +1
Garden Volunteer: Hands-On Horticulture + Free Membership in Grantham employer: Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle Estate offers a unique opportunity to work in a picturesque rural setting, where you can develop your retail and customer service skills while being part of a friendly and dedicated team. With flexible part-time hours, a focus on employee well-being, and the chance to engage with visitors from all walks of life, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful employment in a vibrant and historic environment.
