About the Organisation
Sutton Community Farm is a community-owned organic fruit and veg farm in Wallington, welcoming up to 70 volunteers every week to get involved in a range of activities. We build community and create opportunities for local people: volunteers are the heart and soul of our farm!
What you will be doing
- Work in our fields and polytunnels helping with various food growing activities
- Plant seeds, transplant seedlings, and maintain growing areas
- Harvest fresh food for our online farm shop customers
- Get involved in composting and sustainable farming practices
- Help with seasonal farm tasks as needed, always working as part of a welcoming team
- Open to children aged 8-17 with adult supervision
What's in it for you?
- Improve your mental and physical well being through meaningful outdoor work
- Build new friendships and become part of our vibrant farm community
- Develop practical skills in sustainable food growing
- Gain confidence and deeper connection to how food is grown
- Contribute directly to local food production and environmental sustainability
- Opportunity to take home surplus fruit and veg when available
- 20% volunteer discount on our online farm shop
- Fortnightly Community Lunches open to all volunteers
What skills will you need?
- Basic physical fitness for outdoor work (tasks can be adapted to different abilities)
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- No previous gardening experience required - just enthusiasm to learn!
- Reliability and good communication skills
What's the time commitment and where?
- Regular sessions on Wednesdays 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm
- Tuesday harvesting 9am - 1pm
- Saturday sessions twice monthly (April-October) or monthly (November-March)
- Flexible commitment - attend as often as suits your schedule
- All volunteer sessions include a break with tea and toast provided by the farm
- Located at Sutton Community Farm SM6 0SW
How can I apply?
Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation. It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below.
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