Be a Volunteer at Langworthy cornerstone

Gardening GroupVolunteer

Location: Langworthy Cornerstone & local outdoor spaces
Commitment: Flexible (agreed session times – daytime friendly)

About the role

As a Gardening Group Lead Volunteer, you will support and lead a friendly, inclusive gardening group for local community members. You will help create a welcoming outdoor space where people can come together to grow, learn, and connect, while supporting physical activity, mental wellbeing, and social connection.

This role is particularly well suited to local school parents, offering flexible, daytime volunteering that fits around school hours and provides an opportunity to connect with the local community in a relaxed outdoor setting.

What’s involved?

Leading or supporting gardening group sessions in a welcoming and inclusive way
Encouraging participation and creating a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere
Supporting participants to take part at their own pace and ability
Helping plan seasonal gardening activities (e.g. planting, watering, weeding, harvesting)
Supporting the care and maintenance of garden spaces and equipment
Promoting safe gardening practices and basic health and safety
Collecting attendance information and informal feedback to help us understand and celebrate the impact of the group
Following Langworthy Cornerstone policies and procedures to ensure all activities are safe, inclusive, and welcoming

Our Gardening Group Lead Volunteers are:

Interested in gardening or growing (no formal qualifications needed)
Friendly, patient, and encouraging
Comfortable supporting small groups
Inclusive and respectful of people with different abilities and confidence levels
Reliable and able to help plan and lead sessions with support
Local parents or carers looking for flexible, community-based volunteering

Time commitment

Flexible and can fit around school drop-off and pick-up times
Sessions typically last around 1–2 hours, usually during the daytime
We ask for a commitment to attend agreed sessions to provide consistency for participants

What you can expect from us

A rewarding volunteer experience supporting wellbeing, sustainability, and community connection
Ongoing support from a Volunteer Coordinator and experienced staff
Access to training, guidance, and all relevant policies and procedures
A Volunteer Handbook and resources to support your role
Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy
Equality, diversity, and inclusion championed throughout all we do
The opportunity to make a real difference to your local community

What’s involved?

Helping create social media content such as posts, stories, photos, and short videos
Supporting the promotion of events, activities, and community projects
Sharing ideas for content that will engage young people and the wider community
Assisting with scheduling posts and keeping content up to date
Learning how to follow brand guidelines, safeguarding, and consent processes
Working with staff to ensure content is positive, inclusive, and appropriate

This role is ideal for young people or students who are:

Interested in social media, digital content, marketing, or communications
Creative and confident using platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok
Keen to gain experience and develop new skills
Reliable, respectful, and open to feedback
Passionate about making a positive difference in their local community

Time commitment

Flexible to fit around school, college, or university commitments
Around 1–3 hours per week, depending on agreed tasks
Some tasks can be completed remotely, with occasional on-site support

What you can expect from us

A supportive and welcoming volunteering experience
Guidance, mentoring, and training from staff
Opportunities to develop real-world skills for CVs, portfolios, or course requirements
Experience working in a community organisation
Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy (where applicable)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion championed throughout all we do
The opportunity to make a real difference to your local community