Youth Options delivers targeted outdoor youth work and alternative provision programmes for children and young people who are at risk of
disengagement from education, school exclusion, or social exclusion. Our Outdoor Learning Centres provide safe, welcoming outdoor environments that support learning, wellbeing and personal development.
Youth Options is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Volunteer Lead Gardener to help develop and maintain our market garden at our Outdoor Learning Alternative Provision site in Bishopstoke, Hampshire.
This volunteer role is initially maternity cover for the 2026/27 growing season, focusing on the planning, cultivation, and development of a productive and sustainable growing space.
While opportunities to share gardening skills with young people may arise, the primary focus is horticultural leadership.
We would be delighted if the successful volunteer chose to remain involved beyond the maternity cover period, working
alongside our existing gardener as the market garden continues to grow.
Location: Outdoor Learning Centre Eastleigh
Hours: Variable
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Starting Salary: Volunteer
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Youth Options is committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups and ensure that our staff are representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. We currently have an underrepresentation from people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and those with lived experience of the issues that children and young people we work with face. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
