VOLUNTEER WITH US
COMMUNITY GROWING
Sunday mornings, 10 AM – 12 PM.
All ages (children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult)
Family-friendly volunteering in the community garden. Learn new skills, help grow food, care for the space and support local biodiversity while giving back to your community. You’ll contribute to a thriving garden, supporting local schools that visit weekly, community members in need, and food donations to local social enterprises.
All skill levels welcome. Come as you are and learn as you go.
Free mini-workshop at 11am each week.
mindful GROWING
Every Tuesday afternoon, 12.30 – 2.30 PM.
Adults only.
A calm, supportive gardening session for adult wellbeing. Mindful Growing offers gentle gardening, nature connection and shared activity in a relaxed, welcoming group. There’s no pressure to be productive, and a wide range of skill levels.
We do gentle, optional gardening and nature-connection activities, harvest produce for our Community Food Initiative, and finish with shared snacks and refreshments.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS
Are you working towards your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award? Join us and gain hands-on experience in community gardening, sustainability, and teamwork while making a real difference in your local area.
We welcome DofE students to volunteer on Sunday mornings (10 AM – 12 PM) as part of our Community Growing sessions.
OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
Not sure if one of our weekly sessions is right for you? Or have another skill you’d like to contribute? We’re always keen to hear from people interested in becoming a trustee, supporting on a one-off or with other ideas. Email community@paradisecooperative.org and we can discuss!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clothing: Please wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for gardening.
Equipment: All tools and materials are provided.
Accessibility: Our site has uneven paths, but we aim to make it inclusive. Let us know if you need adjustments by emailing community@paradisecooperative.org.
Bee Allergies: We have a small apiary on-site. If you have a bee allergy, please bring the necessary medication. Bee stings are rare, but it’s important to be prepared.
Children: All ages are welcome to Sunday sessions, but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children remain the responsibility of their parents/carers throughout the session.
