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Farnham Community Farm
Mission Statement
Founded in 2008, Farnham Community Farm—formerly known as Farnham Local Food—is a community-run project powered by volunteer support. Our mission is to provide fresh, locally grown vegetables, produced to organic standards, for people in and around the Farnham area. We also offer volunteering opportunities in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
Here’s what we’re proud of:
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We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities—whether you’re coming as an individual, with support to learn new skills, or simply to enjoy the calm, open space of the farm.
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We host schools, youth groups (including Cubs, Brownies, and Rainbows), and participants completing Duke of Edinburgh or school volunteering programmes.
Our vegetables are as fresh as it gets. Picked the very same day they’re collected, they travel virtually no food miles, helping preserve nutrients often lost in supermarket produce that’s been transported long distances. It’s better for you—and better for the planet.
Volunteering with Farnham Community Farm
Vegetable growing - help with all manner of growing tasks - something to suit all abilities!
Our volunteers help with all manner of growing tasks; we have something to suit all abilities. Things our volunteers get up to in the field include:
Sowing seeds in the polytunnel
Potting on plants
Planting out seedlings in the field
Preparing the soil for planting, using a broad fork and rake
Weeding, tidying and maintaining the crops
Harvesting the crops (Wednesdays and Thursday morning); picking and digging up the veg required that week
Weighing out veg for each member's bag
Building infrastructure (e.g., a shed), creating structures for the children’s area, or repairing wooden items.
Topping up vegetable beds with manure or compost
Tea and lunch breaks are an important part of the day, when we all sit together to chat and enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits—provided free by the farm.
We welcome volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (or 4pm in the winter). All abilities are welcome and we don't ask for any commitment, just come when it suits you. Please click 'fill in an application' to find out more or apply.
Guildford Action
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us — we’re really glad you’re here.
Guildford Action supports people across our community, from adults experiencing homelessness, isolation or poor mental health, to families who may be struggling and need extra support. Our aim is simple: to create a place where people feel safe, supported and treated with dignity.
Our volunteers are a big part of making that happen.
We don’t expect you to have all the answers or previous experience. What matters most is being friendly, open, and willing to spend time alongside others. Whether you’re helping in the kitchen, welcoming people at the door, supporting a group, or spending time chatting with someone, your presence can make a real difference.
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back — it’s also about what you gain. Many of our volunteers tell us they enjoy:
- Meeting new people and feeling part of a team
- Building confidence and trying something new
- Gaining experience and developing new skills
- Having a sense of purpose and connection
We’ll support you every step of the way, from your first visit through to getting settled into your role. We’ll take the time to find something that works for you.
If you’re thinking about volunteering with us, the next step is simple — get in touch and we’ll invite you in for an informal chat so you can see if it feels like the right fit.
We’d love to hear from you.
Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of all those we come into contact with.
Volunteer for Guildford Action
Volunteer Mentors with Guildford Action /Big Brother Big Sister
What you’ll be doing
As a Big Brother Big Sister volunteer, you’ll be matched with a child or young person and spend regular time together building a positive, trusted relationship.
This is a long-term mentoring role where your time, consistency and encouragement can have a lasting impact. It’s not about doing anything extraordinary — it’s about showing up, spending time together, and helping a young person build confidence, try new experiences, and feel valued.
What this might look like:
- Meeting regularly (around an hour a week)
- Doing simple activities together — going for a walk, playing games, or trying something new
- Being a consistent, positive role model
- Building trust over time through conversation and shared experiences
What we’re looking for:
- Someone reliable and able to commit long-term
- Friendly, patient and approachable
- Able to build a positive, supportive relationship with a young person
- Comfortable working within boundaries and guidance from staff
What you’ll get from it:
- The chance to make a real, lasting difference in a young person’s life
- A meaningful one-to-one connection
- Full training and ongoing support from our team
Important to know:
- Full training will be provided
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
- We’ll support you every step of the way
Receptionist at Welcome Desk
What you’ll be doing
The Welcome Desk is the first point of contact for people coming into our service, so this role is all about creating a friendly, calm and organised environment from the moment someone arrives.
You’ll help people feel at ease, understand what’s available, and make sure everything runs smoothly at the front of house.
Tasks might include:
- Welcoming people as they arrive and signing them in
- Checking what support they might need that day
- Answering phone calls and passing on messages
- Supporting with basic admin tasks
- Helping create a calm and approachable front-of-house atmosphere
What we’re looking for:
- Someone warm, approachable and organised
- Comfortable talking to a range of people
- Able to stay calm if it gets busy
- Basic confidence with admin tasks (we’ll support you)
What you’ll get from it:
- Being a key part of how people experience the service
- Lots of varied interaction with people
- The chance to make people feel welcome and supported from the start
Volunteer at Community Allotment
What you’ll be doing
Our allotment is a calm, positive space where people can get outdoors, learn new skills, and take a break from day-to-day pressures. As an Allotment Support Volunteer, you’ll help create and maintain this space alongside staff and the people who use our services.
It’s a relaxed, hands-on role with plenty of opportunity for conversation and connection.
Tasks might include:
- Supporting with general gardening tasks (planting, weeding, watering)
- Helping maintain a tidy and welcoming allotment space
- Encouraging and working alongside service users
- Sharing knowledge or learning together — no expertise needed
- Having a chat while you work — it’s just as important as the task
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who enjoys being outdoors
- Happy to get involved in practical tasks
- Friendly and encouraging with others
- No gardening experience needed — just a willingness to join in
What you’ll get from it:
- Time outdoors in a relaxed environment
- The chance to support others in a positive, hands-on way
- Being part of something that grows (literally and personally)
Arts & Craft Volunteer
What you’ll be doing
As an Arts & Crafts Volunteer, you’ll help create a space where people can express themselves, try something new, and enjoy being creative.
You don’t need to be an expert — it’s about encouraging participation, sharing ideas, and helping people feel comfortable having a go.
Tasks might include:
- Supporting arts and crafts activities alongside staff
- Setting up and tidying away materials
- Chatting and encouraging people to get involved
- Sharing simple creative ideas or skills
- Helping create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
What we’re looking for:
- Someone creative or happy to get involved in creative activities
- Friendly, patient and encouraging
- Comfortable supporting people at their own pace
- No formal experience needed
What you’ll get from it:
- A chance to be creative and have fun
- Meaningful interaction with the people we support
- Seeing the positive impact of creativity on wellbeing
Kitchen Helper - at the heart of our Day Service
What you’ll be doing
Our kitchen is at the heart of what we do. As a Kitchen Helper, you’ll support the team in preparing simple meals, making drinks, and keeping the space clean and welcoming.
This role is about more than just food — it’s about creating a space where people feel comfortable, valued and looked after.
Tasks might include:
- Supporting with basic meal prep
- Making teas and coffees for people using the service
- Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
- Washing up and maintaining hygiene standards
- Chatting with people while you work — a friendly face goes a long way
What we’re looking for:
- Someone friendly and approachable
- Happy to get stuck in and work as part of a team
- Comfortable in a busy environment at times
- No experience needed — just a willingness to learn
What you’ll get from it:
- A chance to be part of a supportive, welcoming team
- Real connection with the people who use our services
- The opportunity to make a visible difference each day
Social Volunteer
What you’ll be doing
As a Social Volunteer, your role is all about connection. You’ll spend time with people who use our services — chatting, playing games, and helping create a relaxed and positive environment.
For many people, having someone to talk to or share time with can make a huge difference.
Tasks might include:
- Having conversations over tea or coffee
- Playing games, doing puzzles, or joining in activities
- Supporting people with small tasks (forms, phone calls, etc.)
- Encouraging people to get involved in groups or activities
- Simply being present, friendly and approachable
What we’re looking for:
- Someone kind, patient and easy to talk to
- Comfortable meeting people from different backgrounds
- Able to listen without judgement
- No specialist experience needed — just being yourself is enough
What you’ll get from it:
- Meaningful one-to-one connection
- Insight into people’s lives and experiences
- A chance to make a real difference just by showing up
Guildford Borough Council - Community Wellbeing Team
Mission Statement
Do you love gardening? Do you like helping those in your community? Then we have the perfect project for you!
We are looking for volunteers to help those in their local community, who are not able to upkeep their gardens. We are aiming to start the project in Merrow during the Springtime. This is a pilot project and in the future, we would love for it to be rolled out across all the wards of Guildford.
Gardening
Guildford Seed Bank
Saving and sharing seed in the local area
Who are we?
We are a group of a dozen residents in the Guildford area with a passion for growing food and gardening in a sustainable and self-renewing way. The seed bank was set up to involve more local people in seed-saving for using in the next growing season. Each autumn, after the growing season we will pool and share our seed to get more people growing.
Guildford Seed Bank was formed in 2021, and this winter, we announced our arrival with a fantastic community seed swap event, attended by over 150 people.
We are hoping to bring together people of all ages who are interested in growing their own food (or flowers) and strengthening biodiversity. We also need people to help with social media, and also tending to the Seed Bank beds up at Rosamund Community Garden, where we are growing various crops for seed this year, and of course help with fundraising ideas.
General Interests
Rosamund Guildford Community Garden
Mission Statement
Receive a warm welcome at Rosamund Guildford Community Garden, where a vibrant community of volunteers comes together. Our mission is to create a nurturing natural space, inviting both novice and passionate gardeners to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and wildlife.
We grow produce in tune with nature, using no-dig methods, slow natural enrichment and non-mechanisation. The Garden has many environmental features including a Roundhouse crafted through traditional methods, a pond fed by rainwater, two polytunnels, beds for growing, wildlife havens and a diverse orchard with a variety of trees.
We run regular sessions at the garden on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons between 2.30 and 4.30pm. We also have monthly Big Job Sundays for large projects or tasks that require a big group. If you’d like to come and join in one of our sessions, just drop us an email to check it’s going ahead. To become a member of the garden we ask for a nominal sign-up fee of £20 for the year, and you will be added to our garden chat and google group, as well as having free access to the garden outside of the group sessions. It’s best to try out a couple of taster days before committing to becoming a member, to make sure it’s right for you.
We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you at the garden.
General Interests
Surrey Hills Society
Mission Statement
The Surrey Hills Society is an independent charity formed 15 years ago. It promotes the positive enjoyment and care of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is in the course of being rebranded as one of the UK’s National Landscapes. We encourage those who live, work in, or visit the area to explore and learn about the special qualities and distinctiveness of the area. The Society also uses its extensive network to actively promote the conservation and enjoyment of the Surrey Hills.
In June 2019 the Society was presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service which is the highest award for volunteer groups to recognise outstanding work done in their communities and is the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary organisations.
Our mission is summarised by four words: Conserve, Inspire, Educate and Enjoy.
For further information visit our website.
General Interests
The Therapy Garden (Normandy)
Do you have 5 hours to spare each week?
Then come and help us at The Therapy Garden and join a team of fun, dedicated volunteers!
Mission Statement
The Therapy Garden is a registered charity based in Normandy Village, consisting of one acre of community garden which is managed by a team of horticulturalists, staff and volunteers to provide gardening and horticulture therapy to the more vulnerable members of society. We provide practical horticulture therapy to adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and physical disabilities.
Our ‘Green School’, enables young people aged 11-16 with learning difficulties such as autism, Down’s Syndrome and Asperger’s to achieve a City & Guilds qualification “Skills for Working Life: Horticulture” in a safe and structured environment. Students are referred to us and funded by mainstream and specialist schools in Surrey and Hampshire and many have gone on to achieve a college place or ongoing employment.
The Therapy Garden is currently days for other groups in the local community such as brain injury and stroke victims and Dementia sufferers and we are able to plan bespoke activities that are tailored to individual client needs.
Volunteering at The Therapy Garden
Client Support Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to work alongside teenage students and adults who suffer from a wide range of physical, psychological and developmental difficulties.
You will received great support from the team and a full induction. No gardening experience is required, just a desire to be outdoors, have lots of fun and help people.
Please click on the 'Sign up button' for more information
Guildford, Farnham,Ash, Aldershot, Pirbright, Woking, Godalming
Volunteer Gardeners wanted
The Therapy Garden seeks enthusiastic gardeners to help grow produce and plants for retail purposes. It would be like having a free allotment! Flexible hours. To plan work in conjunction with our lead horticulturist.
Please click on the 'Sign up button' for more information
Guildford, Ash, Pirbright, Farnham
Compost Volunteer
We have seven compost bays which need regular turning.
Do you have an afternoon each week where you can help turning these bays?
If so, please get in touch and join our merry band of volunteers at The Therapy Garden!
