Do you enjoy being outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and helping things grow? Join Seeability as a Gardening Volunteer and support people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to enjoy gardening, nature, and time outdoors.
Whether you’re green-fingered or simply enjoy a bit of fresh air and teamwork, this is a fun and rewarding way to make a real difference.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Gardening Volunteer, you will support people we support to enjoy gardening activities and outdoor spaces. This could include:
- Planting flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables
- Watering plants and helping keep gardens tidy
- Supporting people to enjoy sensory gardening activities
- Sharing conversation, laughter, and time outdoors
- Encouraging creativity, confidence, and independence
- Helping create welcoming and enjoyable garden spaces
You do not need to be a gardening expert — just enthusiastic, patient, and happy to get involved.
The Difference You Will Make
Gardening can improve wellbeing, reduce stress, build confidence, and create opportunities for social connection.
Your support could help someone:
- Feel calm and relaxed outdoors
- Build confidence and learn new skills
- Enjoy sensory experiences and nature
- Feel included and connected
- Take pride in growing and caring for plants
Sometimes, planting a seed together can grow much more than flowers — it can grow confidence, friendship, and joy.
Skills Required
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly, patient, and reliable
- Empathic, understanding, and encouraging
- Enthusiastic about gardening or being outdoors
- Available to volunteer for a few hours a week (flexible)
- Positive and supportive
- Comfortable supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss
Previous gardening experience is preferred, but kindness, patience, and a willingness to have fun and get stuck in is just as important.
Requirements
- Complete a DBS check
- Provide references
- Complete online training provided by SeeAbility
We will support you throughout the process.
The Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering with SeeAbility is rewarding, flexible, and enjoyable. Benefits include:
- Gaining valuable experience and new skills
- Meeting new people and becoming part of a supportive team
- Spending time outdoors and staying active
- Making a genuine difference in someone’s life
- Building confidence and communication skills
- Receiving training and ongoing support
A Bit About SeeAbility
SeeAbility is a specialist charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to live ambitious lives. We provide high-quality support, accommodation, and opportunities that enable people to achieve their goals, build independence, and participate fully in their communities.
Our volunteers are a valued part of our team and help us create meaningful opportunities for the people we support every day.
Pay: £1.00-£1.10 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free or subsidised travel
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Ferndown, Dorset (preferred)
Work Location: In person
