Volunteer

Would you like to volunteer at Careys Secret Garden?

Thank you for your interest.

If you’d like to join the team, please read on for further info.

Volunteer Days

Our volunteer days offer a great opportunity to come and be a part of the gardening team at the Secret Garden. Tasks will include weeding, clearing paths, pruning, tending to the fruit cage, and distributing mulch.

Volunteer days run each Wednesday, and refreshments will be provided. We can welcome a maximum of 15 volunteers per day so places are limited. Volunteers are welcome for all or part of the day.

The feedback that we have received so far has been excellent and it is clear that everyone is really enjoying the experience of working in the garden.

Volunteers will be working under the guidance of our gardening team and will be briefed accordingly. Volunteers will be asked to complete a formal Volunteer Agreement on site.

To apply, please complete the form below. This data from this form is stored securely on our system and only used for Volunteering purposes. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch as soon as possible.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Please tell us why you'd like to Volunteer at the Secret Garden

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number

Please tell us about any relevant knowledge, skills and experience

Do you have any health conditions of which we should be aware and which may affect the volunteering you are able to undertake? (Health conditions do not necessarily preclude applicants from volunteering with us)

Do you have any criminal convictions? If yes, please specify (a conviction will not necessarily exclude you from volunteering but it will be considered when assessing your suitability)

Testimonials

“In just 2 days at Carey’s Secret Garden, I’ve learnt more about true horticulture than in 20 years of trying to garden at home.

The team have been really welcoming & so generous with their knowledge & time. They’re clear on what they’d like you to help them with, let you do things you might know very little about & encourage you to enjoy rather than endure the time in the garden. Their passion for what can happen there is infectious.

I’ve come away every time I’ve been at Carey’s with my head bubbling over with what I’m going to do in my garden now I’ve seen it in action & wanting to come back to do, learn & enjoy more at Careys.” Anna

“I feel being in Carey’s Secret Garden always has a positive effect on me. Everyone was very welcoming and I was pleased to be able to help (even though I am a complete novice in terms of gardening).” Rosie

Not visited the garden yet? Book a Garden Visit to come and take a look around at the project so far . . .

Would you like to volunteer at Careys Secret Garden?

Volunteer Days

Testimonials