Allotment Volunteer

Allotment Volunteer

Posted for Love me Love My Mind (CSVA)

Posted by Central Surrey Voluntary Action

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Love Me Love My Mind is a small registered charity based in Epsom Surrey which aims to promote better understanding of mental health and to support the well-being of everyone in the community.

Role Purpose 

To help maintain the allotment plot as a welcoming, productive, and therapeutic "green sanctuary." You will work alongside other volunteers to grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers, fostering a sense of achievement and wellbeing through horticulture. 

Main Responsibilities 

• General Gardening: Assist with seasonal tasks such as digging, weeding, sowing seeds, planting out, and watering. 
• Site Maintenance: Help keep paths clear, maintain sheds/tools, and ensure the plot is safe and accessible for all.
• Side-by-Side Support: Garden alongside care home staff, residents and families, offering a friendly chat and a helping hand to those who may be new to gardening.
• Harvesting: Help gather produce to be used in the care home kitchen and shared among the volunteers or taken to be used in community meals. 

What skills do I need?

Skills & Experience 

• No Expert Knowledge Required: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, your enthusiasm is what matters most. 
• Physical Ability: Comfortable with light-to-moderate physical activity outdoors (tasks can be adapted to suit different physical needs). 
• Approachability: A warm, relaxed manner and a willingness to listen to others in a non-judgmental environment. 
• Love for the Outdoors: Happy to volunteer in various weather conditions (within reason!).  

What’s in it for you? 

• Mental Wellbeing: Scientific studies show that gardening reduces stress and improves mood—it's "Green Therapy." 
• Fresh Air & Exercise: A great way to stay active and spend time in nature within the Epsom community. 
• Social Connection: Meet a diverse group of local people and share in the satisfaction of watching something grow.