New experiences, challenges and role satisfaction are just some of the benefits you can get out of volunteering with Mudlarks. You could also:
- Make new friends and meet people who enjoy gardening as much as you do
- Develop and learn new skills
- Give something back by supporting a local community garden
- Get out in the fresh air in beautiful surroundings
- Enjoy the seasonal changes at our site
- Broaden your horticultural knowledge
- Create something for future generations to enjoy
Volunteering at Mudlarks
Horticultural Activities
Arts and Crafts Activities
Information Checklist
Site Volunteer Slot Availability
What to bring with you on site
Volunteering at Mudlarks
At Mudlarks we are determined to help as many people as possible to discover the joys and benefits of gardening.
Our volunteers have as diverse characters, backgrounds and abilities as the variety of roles we have on offer.
However, what our volunteers do have in common is a keen interest in horticulture and a belief in the aims of the Mudlarks. We don’t require any special skills or knowledge from our volunteers, as every volunteer receives training and guidance. Nor do you even need to visit the site; we welcome help from professionals such as accountants, solicitors, computer specialists and marketing gurus.
Please contact us to arrange a no-obligation trial day.
As Site Volunteers will be working with vulnerable adults a free Criminal Records Search would need to be completed if you wish to participate after the trial day.
Horticultural Activities
| Seed collecting | Pricking out seedlings | Propagation | Potting up plants |
| Planting, herbs & cut flowers | Planting, trees | Basic plant cultivation | Pruning & dead-heading |
| Basic tidying | Mulching | Digging | Weeding |
| Watering | Label maintenance | Pot washing | Tool maintenance |
| Path maintenance | Mowing & grass edging | Wildlife monitoring | Pest & Disease monitoring |
| Display maintenance | Gardening Team |
Arts and Crafts Activities
| Woodworking | Basket making | Clay-based craft | Mosaics |
| Dried flower arrangement | Tile painting |
Information Check List
We will require your name, address and telephone numbers together with emergency contacts and any important information concerning health and diet. None of this information will be made available to outside agencies. If you wish to work on site with our Trainees you made need to complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Site Volunteer Slot Availability
Slots with ticks have available spaces.
People find employment, move area, find alternative activities or may ask to come at different times. If you have shown a preference for a filled slot do not worry, we will contact you.
All Year (except 2 weeks
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What To Bring With You On Site
- A pair of steel-capped work boots
- A pair of heavy duty socks
- At least one pair of general purpose garden gloves
- Waterproof clothing – we continue working outside in light drizzle
- Lunch and drinks
- A small belt bag or similar to contain personal belongings such as mobile phones, bus pass, keys and money
- A wide-rimmed sun hat
- Sun block
- Lip balm
Updated 2 June 2011