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Volunteer with Growing Works
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’d like to support our sessions, help with admin, or bring your own skills to our community — we’d love to hear from you. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and kindness.
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Why volunteer?
Be part of something meaningful
Volunteering with Growing Works is a rewarding experience that connects you with your local community, develops your skills, and gives you the chance to be part of something genuinely meaningful.
We offer a supportive and welcoming environment for all our volunteers, and provide training, references, and ongoing support throughout your time with us.
Connect with your community
Meet like-minded people and become part of a supportive, welcoming group
Develop new skills
Gain experience in horticulture, community support, communications, and more
Training & references
We provide full training and are happy to provide references for your CV
Spend time outdoors
Enjoy the wellbeing benefits of working in our gardens and woodland spaces
Other ways to give
More ways to support our work
Can’t donate right now? There are other ways to help Growing Works reach more people across Kirklees.
For all volunteer roles listed below, please email info@growingworks.org.uk if you are interested.
Sprout volunteer
Support families with SEND children at our popular Saturday sessions. Help participants feel welcome, assist with activities, and be part of a warm, inclusive team. Based at Wakefield Road allotments and Oakwell Hall (HAF sessions).
- Saturdays 10:30–12:30
- Wakefield Rd & Oakwell Hall
- No experience needed
Bud-dy volunteer
Make a real difference in someone’s day—become a Bud-dy volunteer at Growing Works.
Work alongside participants with additional needs, offering one-to-one encouragement, gentle guidance, and a friendly, reassuring presence. Whether it’s helping someone build confidence, develop new skills, or simply feel comfortable in our allotment, you will ensure that every person is able to engage at their own pace and in their own way.
- Flexible hours
- Wakefield Road site
- All abilities welcome
Social Seed Sower (social media support) Volunteer
Are you passionate about social media and helping great ideas grow?
As a Social Seed Sower, you’ll support our online presence by creating, sharing, and engaging content across our social media channels. Your role will help us reach new audiences, amplify participant voices, and spread the word about the work we do.
From planting fresh ideas to nurturing engagement, you’ll play a key part in helping our community flourish online.
- Flexible hours
- Wakefield Road site
- All abilities welcome
Programme Support Volunteer
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- Flexible hours
- Wakefield Road site
- All abilities welcome
Grounds Guardian
Details to go here….
- Flexible hours
- Wakefield Road site
- All abilities welcome
What to expect
Our volunteering process
We want every volunteer to feel supported, prepared, and valued from day one.
1
Express your interest
Fill in the form below and tell us a bit about yourself and what interests you.
2
Informal chat
We’ll get in touch for a friendly conversation to find the right role for you.
3
Induction & training
We’ll welcome you with a full induction and any training you need to get started.
4
Get involved
Join the team, meet the community, and start making a real difference.
Corporate volunteering
Bring your team to Growing Works
Looking for a meaningful team day out? We welcome corporate volunteering groups who want to give back to the community and get hands-on at our outdoor sites.
Team volunteering days
Bring your team for a hands-on day at our Wakefield Road site — helping with gardening, site development, and outdoor projects. We’re proud to work with organisations like Cummins Turbo Technologies, whose staff have made a real lasting difference to our spaces.
★ Current corporate partner: Cummins Turbo Technologies
Get started
Express your interest in volunteering
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch to have a chat about the right role for you. There are no commitments at this stage — just let us know you’re interested.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email info@growingworks.org.uk
What volunteers say
Hear from our community
“This charity is incredibly important to me. It helped me as a person — now I have the confidence to share my skills and support other users, helping them like Growing Works helped me.”
Growing Works volunteer
“I feel accepted, respected, and considered as part of the team. It is a space for me to learn and improve skills — and to give something back.”
Bud volunteer
“It’s a welcoming space. I’m limited in what I can get to, but Growing Works has always been flexible and supportive — I’d encourage anyone to get involved.”