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Volunteer Assistant Grower - Summer Placement

Sitopia Farm
Greenwich, London

Posted: 5 Jun 2025

Deadline: 20 Jul 2025

Compensation: Voluntary

Living Wage employer

Unpaid Volunteer

Job description

Summer Volunteer Placement – Sitopia Farm (2–4 weeks)

Location: Sitopia Farm, London

Dates: Flexible start dates from June to September 2025, with placements lasting 2 to 4 weeks.

About Sitopia Farm:

Sitopia Farm is a thriving organic, no-till vegetable and flower farm located on a beautiful two-acre site in SE London, on the wider 89 acres of the Woodlands Farm Trust. As a social enterprise, we are on a mission to improve the food system. We believe we can and should grow more food in the city, for a host of environmental, health and social reasons. Our produce is distributed locally through our vegetable bag and flower subscription scheme, monthly pop-up farm shop, farmers’ markets and wholesale channels. We also now offer wedding flowers to local couples. We run a range of community engagement activities and other events, including weekly volunteering sessions, food and flower growing courses and team days.

About the Placement:

We're offering short-term summer volunteer placements for individuals keen to get practical experience of small-scale, organic and regenerative farming. Whether you’re exploring a career in growing or simply want to understand food and farming better, you’ll get stuck into the daily work of a busy production-led farm. You’ll support our small team with:

• Sowing, planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables and flowers
• Clearing beds and prepping them for the next crop
• Preparing produce for our veg bags and flower orders
• Helping with watering, composting, and general site care
• Farming is very physical and often muddy/ hot/wet work! You'll need to be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions – sun, rain, wind and everything in between.

You’ll Gain:

• Practical, hands-on experience on a working organic farm
• Skills in horticulture- vegetables and flowers
• A deeper understanding of sustainable food systems
• The chance to be part of a warm, values-led team
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses 

We’re Looking For:

• People who are physically fit and willing and able to work outdoors in all weather
• A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn by doing
• Flexibility and adaptability- willing to undertake varied tasks according to shifting farm requirements
• Availability for 2–4 weeks, ideally 4 days per week

Please Note:

This is a voluntary, unpaid placement, designed for learning and experience. No accommodation is provided.

Application information

Please email chloe@sitopiafarm.com with a CV and short covering email explaining who you are, why you’re interested in the placement, what relevant skills/experience you can bring, and when you're available. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in food and farming

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