Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 11/05/2026

Horticulture vacancies: gardening and plant health vacancies.

• Residential Gardens Volunteer
  BEFORE: 26-07-2026
  LOCATION: Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys, Wales, SY20 9AZ
  PAY: Food, board and training provided
  FOR: Centre for Alternative Technology
  Volunteers were responsible for starting CAT more than 50 years ago. Today they still form an invaluable part of the CAT family. Our volunteers help us to manage the site throughout the year, contributing to the upkeep of our gardens and woodlands and giving a helping hand in other key areas. Volunteering with us is an excellent opportunity to gain new skills and work experience, explore this beautiful area of Mid Wales and Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, and meet a range of interesting and friendly new people all working together on solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency. Become a CAT Gardens volunteer for a chance to work with and learn from our experienced gardens team, meet inspiring and interesting people, and become an integral part of what CAT does.
• Wildflower Nurturer
  BEFORE: Ongoing
  LOCATION: Andover, Hampshire
  PAY: All volunteers receive guidance on safe working practices, planting techniques, and wildflower care.
  FOR: Andover Trees United
  Would you like to help bring wildflowers back to Andover with Andover Trees United? As part of The Disappearing Wildflower Project, our volunteer Nurturers care for wildflowers at Vigo Road Allotments and support community planting projects across the town. Volunteers help grow, plant, water, and maintain native wildflowers, creating habitats for pollinators and boosting local biodiversity. From seed sowing and propagation to supporting school and community projects, there are plenty of ways to get involved, learn new skills, meet people, and make a lasting difference for nature and the community. Time: Flexible.
• Mid-week Task Volunteer
  BEFORE: N/A
  LOCATION: Hull
  PAY: To be discussed.
  FOR: The Conservation Volunteers Hull & Humber
  Make Your Midweek Matter with TCV Hull & Humber! Got a few hours to spare during the week? Turn them into something amazing! Join our friendly team of midweek task volunteers and help transform local green spaces across Hull & Humber. From planting trees and creating wildlife habitats to improving parks and paths, every session is hands-on, outdoors, and full of feel-good impact. No experience? No problem! We provide guidance, tools, and plenty of encouragement – just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of sturdy shoes. It’s a great way to boost your wellbeing, meet new people, learn skills, and give back to nature. Fresh air. New friends. Real change. Come along, get stuck in, and be part of something bigger. Your midweek adventure starts here – join us today! Time: From 1 to 4 days.
• Garden Maintenance Volunteer
  BEFORE: N/A
  LOCATION: Osborne House, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, PO32 6JX
  PAY: Full training, reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses, Volunteer Pass upon completion of 60 volunteering hours to visit our sites for free, uniform provided.
  FOR: English Heritage Trust
  Are you someone with an enthusiasm for DIY, or have past experience working in a trade or building? Then becoming a garden maintenance volunteer may be the perfect role for you! We are looking for volunteers to assist our gardens team with the presentation and maintenance of the built structures and facilities within the wider estate here at Osborne. You will enjoy working with a large and friendly team, ideally you’ll be available to volunteer once a week Monday – Thursday.
• Community Nursery Volunteer
  BEFORE: N/A
  LOCATION: High Wycombe
  PAY: Training and expenses
  FOR: Chiltern Rangers
  Are you passionate about plant growing, biodiversity, fostering a sense of community, and sowing the seeds of positive change? If so, we invite you to become a part of our Community nurseries team! As a Community Plant Nursery Volunteer with Chiltern Rangers you’ll be an essential part of our mission to nurture and propagate trees and wildflowers that will contribute to a greener, more sustainable environment and healthier communities. We have various roles and tasks suitable for volunteers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete novice, we welcome your enthusiasm and dedication. Time: We are really flexible and you can volunteer with us for as many or few hours as you like.
• Garden Volunteer in Heritage Garden
  BEFORE: Ongoing
  LOCATION: Llangollen
  PAY: Free drinks, and discount on food on day of volunteering
  FOR: Denbighshire County Council
  Plas Newydd’s stunning, grade II* listed gardens are a beloved part of the community, and now you can play a role in their preservation. By volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a range of valuable gardening skills, from planting and pruning to maintaining flower beds and understanding garden design. You’ll also gain knowledge in sustainable gardening practices, plant care, and landscape preservation – all while working in a unique, historic setting. No experience is needed, as our experienced team will provide all the training and support required. In addition to learning new skills, you’ll stay active, make new friends, and spend time surrounded by the beauty of nature. We offer flexible time commitments to suit your schedule, whether you have a few hours or more to give.
• Volunteer
  BEFORE: Ongoing
  LOCATION: Enfield
  PAY: N/A
  FOR: Meridian One Community Garden
  Join us for free, weekly staff-led gardening sessions at the Meridian One Community Garden where you can help plant up our raised beds around the garden, sow seeds, as well as water, care for and harvest the produce which you can take home. We have built a large polytunnel for growing fruit and vegetables, together with a new pond, compost heaps, and wildflower corridors outside the garden. It’s a great way to keep fit, feel connected to nature, learn new skills, and socialise outdoors whilst also greening up our local environment. Sessions are free and are held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.45am – 2pm.
• Garden Volunteer
  BEFORE: Ongoing
  LOCATION: Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6JX
  PAY: Training and travel costs
  FOR: English Heritage
  Use your green fingers to help our gardens grow! We have lots of garden-based opportunities at Osborne House. We have maintenance roles, helping to repair fences and manage our woodland, and nursery volunteers, helping us cultivate new plant collections. No prior experience required; we just need you to be excited by the outdoors, willing and able to get stuck into physical tasks and want to help us create something really special in our gardens at Osborne. Full training and ongoing support will be provided including; a site & role induction, relevant health & safety training and provision of appropriate equipment.
• Gardening Group Volunteer
  BEFORE: Ongoing
  LOCATION: Staunton Country Park, Havant
  PAY: Parking, refreshments, training
  FOR: Hampshire County Council
  Would you like to spend some time outside, carry out some gardening tasks and help us take care of beds around the park? Typical tasks will include weeding, mulching, watering, preparing beds and planting. Some basic gardening skills would be useful, but are not essential, as direction can be given by staff and other volunteers in the group. Flexible time commitment.
• Nature Force
  BEFORE: N/A
  LOCATION: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
  PAY: Full Training Provided
  FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
  Carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various construction projects, fencing, pond work and a range of other tasks. Various times – generally meet at 09:15 and finish around 16:00.
• Local Reserves Group Volunteer
  BEFORE: N/A
  LOCATION: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
  PAY: Full training provided
  FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
  As a Local Reserves Group Leader, you will lead a group of volunteers on one of our local nature reserves to carry out a variety of tasks throughout the year. This is a valuable resource for enabling volunteers to give their time over a weekend, when other opportunities are limited.
• Private Fen Wetland Nature Reserve Assistant
  BEFORE: 30-09-2026
  LOCATION: Thorpe, Norwich, NR7 0SH
  PAY: Travel, training, equipment, refreshments
  FOR: Griffin Fen Nature Reserve
  Griffin Fen is a privately owned 30 acre nature reserve. 1 or more volunteers are required to assist with general maintenance. Flexible times from 4 – 12 hours per week. Various opportunities exist.