Volunteering at RHS Garden Wisley
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the RHS. All our current volunteering opportunities are listed below so please take a look at the role descriptions. If you can’t find a particular role that you are looking for, it means that there aren’t any vacancies at present.
To apply for a role, please click on the 'Fill in an application' button on the right hand side. Our application process starts with asking you to create a profile on our volunteer management software called 'Better Impact'. If you already use Better Impact for another organisation or are a current RHS Volunteer looking to apply for a different role, please use your existing username and password to log in. If you have any questions please contact us on volunteer@rhs.org.uk.
I would like to volunteer
Our Current Volunteering Opportunities
Woodland Volunteer
Do you have a passion for plants and horticulture? Why not help the UK’s leading gardening charity based in the beautiful setting of RHS Garden Wisley?
RHS Garden Wisley currently has a couple of exciting volunteering opportunities to join the Woodland Ornamental Team to assist with the maintenance of several areas. The Woodland team look after Battleston Hill, a large woodland garden, home to collections of Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia, Magnolia and Hydrangea as well as many other choice shrubs and layers of woodland underplanting. They also care for the Mediterranean Terrace, Clear Lake, the Wildlife garden and Jubilee arboretum.
Applicants should have a passion for horticulture and gardening, the role will focus on weeding, mulching and watering and applicants should have a reasonable level of fitness (garden tasks can be physically demanding).
For more information about the roles please see below
Battleston Hill Volunteer - seasonal role
We ask that Garden Volunteers give a commitment of 6 hours (from 10am to 4pm) volunteering including a lunch break per week on a regular basis, and for this role be available on a Wednesday. We do, of course, understand that life will sometimes get in the way, but it is important that applicants think about how much time they can realistically spend with us before completing the application.
Places are extremely limited, not all applicants will be able to join us.
We are committed to being an inclusive recruiter and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We would particularly welcome applications from people aged 18 to 25 years old, as we are currently under-represented for this age group. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all volunteers to share this commitment.
To apply, complete an application form, even if you have volunteered with us before. Please note this link will take you through to our Volunteer Portal where, if you have not already done so, you will be prompted to create a log in before progressing to the application form. If you have used this system before, please use your existing log in details.
Please ensure that you describe how your skills and experience are relevant to the role you are applying for (as specified in the role description) as this is how applicants will be shortlisted.
All applications should be received by Monday 1st June
