Green Skills Programme

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Green Skills Programme with New Shoots at the RHS

Thank you for your interest in the Green Skills Programme with New Shoots at the RHS. This programme provides individuals without a relevant horticultural qualification with an initial opportunity to explore a career in horticulture. It offers a valuable chance to build networks, gain insight into the diverse range of horticultural careers, develop practical skills, access career-related information, and expand horticultural knowledge.

For more information about the programme, please visit our website: Green Skills / RHS 

All currently available opportunities are listed below; kindly review the descriptions (including age limits). If you do not see the RHS Garden you are interested in, it may mean that applications are temporarily closed or the programme has not yet commenced.

Application for RHS garden Bridgewater are now closed.

 To join the waiting list please complete the Waiting List Form.

To apply for an opportunity, first click on the relevant garden tile and then click on the 'Fill in an Application' button located on the right side of that page.

Our application process begins by creating a profile on our work experience and volunteer management platform, Better Impact. If you already have an account with Better Impact from previous applications or are a current RHS volunteer applying for a different opportunity, please log in using your existing credentials.

If you have any questions, please contact us at newshoots@rhs.org.uk