Community Garden Volunteer - Wellness & Impact

Gardener Volunteer

Location:

Aquarius venue / Various partnership venues / Out in the community / Schools

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives?

Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

As a Gardener Volunteer, you'll help create and maintain welcoming outdoor spaces that support the health, wellbeing and recovery of the people who access Aquarius services. Your work will ensure our gardens remain safe, attractive and accessible, providing calming environments where individuals, families and young people can connect, learn and take part in activities. Working alongside our teams, you'll assist with the upkeep of garden areas and may have the opportunity to support gardening projects and wellbeing activities with the people who use our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to share your gardening skills while making a positive difference in your local community.

• Help maintain and care for gardens and outdoor spaces across Aquarius sites.
• Prepare and maintain garden areas to ensure they are safe, tidy and welcoming.
• Support the delivery of gardening activities, projects and seasonal events.
• Carry out basic gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, pruning and general maintenance.
• Help ensure gardening tools and equipment are kept clean, safe and in good working order.
• Encourage a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone using the garden spaces.
• Where appropriate, support adults and young people to participate in gardening and outdoor wellbeing activities.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Aquarius, promoting our values and commitment to recovery and wellbeing.
• Attend induction, training and supervision sessions to develop your knowledge and volunteering experience.

• An interest in gardening, with practical gardening knowledge or experience.
• A friendly, approachable and non-judgemental attitude.
• Good organisational skills and a reliable approach to volunteering.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• The confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance and support.
• A willingness to learn, attend training and contribute positively to the Aquarius team.

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role-specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
• Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recru

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.