Opportunities

Part-Time Hospitality Assistant

Location: Careys Secret Garden, near Wareham

Hours: Super flexible! From 7 to 21 hours per week, May - September seasonal contract.

Pay: Based on experience

Looking for a relaxed, beautiful place to work with a friendly and supportive team? Join us at Careys Secret Garden as a Hospitality Assistant and help us deliver warm welcomes, great coffee, and a lovely experience for our guests.

This flexible role is perfect for students, creatives, nature lovers or anyone looking to top up their income with a few extra hours a week. We’re especially keen to hear from folks with barista or café experience, but full training can be given to the right person.

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To Apply: Email your CV and a covering letter to hello@careyssecretgarden.co.uk

Volunteer

Fancy getting your hands dirty in a truly magical setting?

Become a volunteer at Careys Secret Garden and be part of something special.

Whether you’re passionate about plants, love meeting new people, or simply want to spend more time in nature, volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved.

As a thank you, our volunteers receive free garden membership, plus exclusive discounts on events, workshops, retail items and plant sales.

Join our friendly team, learn new skills, and help this secret sanctuary thrive!

To register your interest please email Dan on dan@careyssecretgarden.co.uk. Please include your full name, address, contact number and availability.

Careys Secret Garden is proud to be a leader in moving beyond sustainability within our community. By demonstrating that it is possible to enhance nature and create economic benefit Careys Secret Garden hopes to be an example locally to empower our community and encourage a more beneficial relationship between nature and people. From growing our plants in peat-free soil, using eco-friendly packaging, managing waste responsibly, employing sustainable facilities, and sourcing locally, we are making a positive impact on the environment in real terms. However, we hope also to inspire all generations in creating a more harmonious world. We invite our visitors and community to join us in our commitment to restoring nature and having fun whilst we do it.

Sustainable, Ethical and Responsible Business of the Year 2024/2025

At Careys Secret Garden, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and to move beyond sustainability into regeneration. Our goal is to create a thriving garden that not only delights our visitors but also restores and nurtures the natural world.

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