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Contribute to making London greener, safer and fairer for all
Groundwork London is a social and environmental charity mobilising community action to fight poverty, make London greener and mitigate climate change.
We believe in a fair climate transition, in social justice and in a future where no one is held back by their background and circumstances.
We support around 500 social and environmental projects a year, working closely with local authorities, housing associations and communities across the city.
Help us make London a better place for all. Volunteer with us
We are looking for ambitious and talented individuals with a desire to contribute to society and a sense of service.
Sounds like you?
Our Volunteering opportunities range from giving a hand at our gardening and landscape projects to supporting our upcycling and repurpose retail shops. Browse the volunteering opportunities below or sign-up to our monthly Volunteering Alert to stay updated with the latest opportunities.
Volunteering as a community garden gives me a great sense of purpose and makes me feel like I belong.
Volunteering opportunities with Groundwork London
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“I like volunteering at the garden because I get to see things blossom” – Lottie’s Story
In May 2023, a new community garden began to take shape in Hattersley. What started as an overgrown and unused piece of land was slowly transformed into Vitality Gardens through the GM Green Spaces Fund, a welcoming green space created through the hard work of local volunteers. One of those volunteers was Lottie, who got…
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Laying the Foundations for Inclusive Horticultural Therapy
Groundwork’s landscaping team have been working with partners to improve access conditions at the Albert Avenue allotment in Prestwich. The allotments, which are owned by Incredible Edible and used by JAMH (Jewish Action for Mental Health), will be used for nature-based horticultural therapy which supports mental-health and wellbeing across the community. The improvements undertaken by…