​Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering with Hillfields Community Garden is a great way to boost your wellbeing, connect with nature, learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and be part of a supportive community. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone feels they belong. By getting involved, you’ll be helping your local community thrive while investing in your own personal growth.

Stay and Play

Monday
10AM-12pm

Make a difference supporting children through play, learning, and fun.

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Silver Explorers

Friday
10AM-12PM

Support older adults through social activities, friendship, and wellbeing.

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Mini Explorers

Tuesday
​10AM-12pm

Support children exploring nature through gardening, discovery, and outdoor learning.

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Community Lunch

Friday
10AM-3PM

Encourage community connection through cooking, learning, and shared meals.

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Baking Club

Tuesday
9:30AM-11:30AM

Help bring people together through baking, learning, and socialising.

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Garden Leader (monthly)

Saturday
11AM-1PM

Lead community gardening activities, promoting wellbeing, learning, and connection.

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English Club

Tuesday
10am-11:15AM

Support community members practising English in a welcoming environment.

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Gardening
(Monthly)

Saturday
11AM-1PM

Support planting, growing, and maintaining welcoming community garden spaces.

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Community Cafe

Thursday
10AM-5:00PM

Volunteer in our café, supporting practical cooking and life skills.

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Events
(as and when)

Saturday

Help deliver community activities that bring people together in Hillfields.

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Why Volunteer?

More information

Community Cafe

About the role
We’re looking for Community Kitchen Volunteers to support our weekly community café sessions for local residents. You’ll help with practical kitchen tasks like preparing ingredients, cooking simple dishes, making drinks and snacks, and keeping the space welcoming and organised. By creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, you’ll help people connect, learn new skills, and enjoy good food together. No café experience needed,  just enthusiasm and a warm, community‑minded approach.

When: Once a week, 12pm–3pm​. This is a flexible role, so you’re welcome to just join the sessions that work for you.

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Mini Explorers' Nature Volunteer Role 

We’re looking for a volunteer to support our early‑years nature sessions, Mini Explorers. You’ll help the Nature Learning Leader deliver fun outdoor activities — gardening, crafts, games, songs and seasonal nature play.

What you’ll do

• Set up and pack down resources
• Engage with children through outdoor play
• Support children’s wellbeing, safety and enjoyment
• Interact with parents and carers
• Help enhance the nature of the park

You will…

• Enjoy working with young children
• Have an interest in nature and the outdoors
• Bring a friendly, inclusive approach
• Communicate well and work as part of a team
• Understand confidentiality and safeguarding
• Be willing to complete a DBS check

When: Mondays in term-time, 9:30am to 11:30am
Optional: two volunteer socials and one AGM each year.

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Volunteer Garden Leader

About the role
We’re looking for a dedicated Garden Leader to help run our monthly Volunteer Saturday Group. You’ll support local residents with gardening activities such as planting, sowing seeds, weeding, pruning and other seasonal tasks. This role helps grow a usable, edible garden and brings people together to reduce isolation and promote the benefits of being in nature.

When: One Saturday per month, 10:15am–2:30pm (group runs 11am–2pm)
Regular contact with Garden Leaders and the CEO
Optional: two volunteer socials and one AGM per year
We’re flexible — get in touch with any questions

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Event Volunteers

About the role
Event Volunteers help us plan and organise our community events. If you're dedicated and passionate about bringing people together to celebrate our wonderful community then we want to hear from you!

Volunteering at events will work around your commitments. From fundraising to marketing and planning there is something for everyone. Or just show up on the day and help with a stall. 

​We are also open to hearing your ideas and we welcome people who would like to perform, run a workshop or put on their own event. 

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