At SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss. Through our support, people live ambitious lives and achieve things they never ...
Volunteer Gardeners needed - Aylesbury
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Louise Le Grande
Provided
#87329
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Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping things grow? Join us as a Gardening Volunteer and enable people with learning disabilities and autism enjoy their garden
Do you enjoy being outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and helping things grow? Join Seeability as a Gardening Volunteer and support people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to enjoy gardening, nature, and time outdoors.
Whether you’re green-fingered or simply enjoy a bit of fresh air and teamwork, this is a fun and rewarding way to make a real difference.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Gardening Volunteer, you will support people we support to enjoy gardening activities and outdoor spaces. This could include:
- Planting flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables
- Watering plants and helping keep gardens tidy
- Supporting people to enjoy sensory gardening activities
- Sharing conversation, laughter, and time outdoors
- Encouraging creativity, confidence, and independence
- Helping create welcoming and enjoyable garden spaces
You do not need to be a gardening expert — just enthusiastic, patient, and happy to get involved.
The Difference You Will Make
Gardening can improve wellbeing, reduce stress, build confidence, and create opportunities for social connection.
Your support could help someone:
- Feel calm and relaxed outdoors
- Build confidence and learn new skills
- Enjoy sensory experiences and nature
- Feel included and connected
- Take pride in growing and caring for plants
Sometimes, planting a seed together can grow much more than flowers — it can grow confidence, friendship, and joy.
Skills Required
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly, patient, and reliable
- Empathic, understanding, and encouraging
- Enthusiastic about gardening or being outdoors
- Positive and supportive
- Comfortable supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss
No previous experience is needed — just kindness, patience, and a willingness to have fun and get stuck in.
At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day.
We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society.
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.
The Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering with SeeAbility is rewarding, flexible, and enjoyable. Benefits include:
- Gaining valuable experience and new skills
- Meeting new people and becoming part of a supportive team
- Spending time outdoors and staying active
- Making a genuine difference in someone’s life
- Travel expenses paid
- Building confidence and communication skills
- Receiving training and ongoing support
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About SeeAbility
At SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss. Through our support, people live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible, whether that's forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.
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