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Gardening Volunteer

The Guild Church Council of St Katharine Cree
Aldgate, London

Posted: 15 Oct 2026

Deadline: 28 Nov 2026

Compensation: Voluntary

Living Wage employer

Unpaid Volunteer Flexible hours

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Job description

We are looking for volunteers in to help us develop a vibrant, green, biodiverse therapeutic garden in the heart of the City of London. Our courtyard garden is the oldest, continually used green space in the City of London. With planted beds, trees, a 17th century working fountain, and a view of the Gherkin, this is a unique space. 

As a Gardening Volunteer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of one of the oldest continuous undeveloped green spaces in the City of London. Your contribution will also support biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability. Beyond routine gardening, there is also exciting scope to reimagine and develop the garden's use.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Help maintain the garden through tidying leaves, watering, weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal gardening tasks.
  • Support biodiversity by caring for plants and habitats that encourage pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.
  • Contribute ideas for improvement and help reimagine how the garden can be used to better serve the community.
  • Create a welcoming outdoor space for workers, local residents, church members, and visitors.
  • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to plan and carry out gardening activities.
  • Help keep the garden safe and presentable by identifying maintenance needs and supporting routine upkeep.
  • Support community events and activities that make use of the garden and encourage wider engagement with the space.
  • Promote sustainability and inclusivity, helping ensure the garden remains an accessible and environmentally responsible green space for all.

Application information

Follow this link to apply: Volunteer Applications or email: Kitty@StKatharineCree.org

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About The Guild Church Council of St Katharine Cree

bout the project  We are the Guild Church for Workers in the City of London, building a multilingual community where those in often low-paid or precarious occupations are at the heart of our life and leadership.  As part of our support of workers, we provide free beginner English classes every Saturday morning in partnership with English for Action. As these classes have grown, we have provided a homecooked meal for everyone, to share conversation and build community. 

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