Cianna’s Smile is a registered charity based in Reading, supporting children and families impacted by Sickle Cell across Buckinghamshire/Berkshire and the UK.
What We Do:
Our programmes are vibrant, ...
Volunteer Allotment
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Taryn C
#121724
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Help transform our community allotment! Volunteers needed for gardening, planting and site improvements.
Thursday 16 July
Meet: 9:45am
Start: 10:00am
Finish: 1:30pm
Location
Bulmershe Allotments, Reading
Purpose
Join us for a volunteer allotment day to help develop and improve our community allotment space. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, work as a team, and make a lasting impact on the project.
Volunteer Tasks
- Clear weeds and overgrown vegetation
- Collect and dispose of garden waste
- Level and prepare the ground
- Lay weed membrane and secure with pegs
- Assemble and position planters
- Install fencing (if time allows)
- Add compost/topsoil to planters
- General tidy-up of the site
Team Structure (5–10 Volunteers)
Team 1: Ground Clearance (3–4 volunteers)
- De-weeding
- Clearing vegetation
- Removing garden waste
Team 2: Membrane Installation (2–3 volunteers)
- Preparing ground
- Laying weed membrane
- Securing membrane with pegs
Team 3: Planters & Fencing (2 volunteers)
- Assembling and positioning planters
- Supporting fencing installation and site set-up
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Sturdy footwear
- Gardening gloves (if available)
- Sun protection and waterproofs as required
Refreshments
Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
Thank you for volunteering and helping us create a welcoming and productive community allotment space.
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About Cianna's Smile
Cianna’s Smile is a registered charity based in Reading, supporting children and families impacted by Sickle Cell across Buckinghamshire/Berkshire and the UK.
What We Do:
Our programmes are vibrant, inclusive, and full of energy. We support children, young people and their families through:
Online Youth Entrepreneur Club – Inspiring 8–16 year olds to explore skills in digital marketing, podcasting, cooking, and more.
Create & Connect Club – A safe space for children with Sickle Cell to enjoy workshops inspired by art, music, and nature.
Art Club: Drop-In Sessions – For young adults aged 18–25 living with a health condition to express themselves through themed art activities.
Young Adult Walks – Friendly walks around Reading town centre, followed by snacks and a chat back at our office.
Other Free Community Events include family fun day events, stalls at local festivals, stands at schools, hospitals and workplaces raising awareness about sickle cell and recruiting blood donations.
We are currently recruiting volunteers to help support our activities and events.
Applications closing in 12 days.