Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering with Hillfields Community Garden is about more than lending a hand — it’s about feeling good, connecting with nature, and becoming part of a supportive community. Whether you’re looking to boost your wellbeing, build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, or take steps toward re‑entering the workforce, volunteering can open the door to meaningful personal growth. It’s also a powerful way to reduce isolation and support others along the way.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, vibrant space where everyone feels they belong. Through our community garden, we actively welcome people who experience racism, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, are underrepresented in mainstream culture, or live in areas of the city facing disadvantage.
By getting involved, you’re not only helping your local community thrive — you’re investing in yourself, too.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, vibrant space where everyone feels they belong. Through our community garden, we actively welcome people who experience racism, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, are underrepresented in mainstream culture, or live in areas of the city facing disadvantage.
By getting involved, you’re not only helping your local community thrive — you’re investing in yourself, too.
Why Volunteer?
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Community CafeAbout 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 RoleWe’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
When: Tuesdays (term‑time), 10am–12pm. The session runs 10:30–11:30am. Optional: two volunteer socials and one AGM each year. |
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Volunteer Garden LeaderAbout 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 VolunteersAbout 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. |
Other Volunteer Roles
At Hillfields Community Garden, we offer a wide range of volunteer roles to suit different interests, skills and schedules. From supporting families at our Stay and Play, Mini Explorers, English Club and Silver Explorers sessions, to helping with our monthly Volunteer Saturdays, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
You can also take on more focused roles, such as joining our Hillfields CAN (Climate and Nature) group, connecting neighbours as a Street Champion, or supporting children’s play through Playing Out.
You can also take on more focused roles, such as joining our Hillfields CAN (Climate and Nature) group, connecting neighbours as a Street Champion, or supporting children’s play through Playing Out.
