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 in Surrey?
RHS Garden Wisley currently has an exciting volunteering opportunity in the Herbaceous Team to assist with the maintenance over the summer season. Tasks will include watering, weeding, edging, dead and general maintenance . You will also interact with our many visitors and act as ambassadors for the charitable work of the RHS.
Applicants should have a passion for horticulture and gardening, enjoy working in an outdoor situation and be reasonably physically fit (garden tasks can be physically demanding).
There are several different days of the week and timings offered, so please make sure you apply for the applicable role. They are:
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Please click on and read the RHS Herbaceous Volunteer Role Descriptions below for more details about the role:
Seasonal Herbaceous Volunteer
We ask that Garden Volunteers give a commitment of 5 hours weekly volunteering including a lunch break per week on a regular basis. 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 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.
Next Steps
- If you are interested in becoming a garden volunteer in 2026 at Wisley, please apply by completing an application form through our Volunteer Portal, Better Impact. Link on the top right hand side of your screen. 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 descriptions) as this is how applicants will be shortlisted.
- The deadline for applying for the Herbaceous Garden Volunteer role is Monday 1st June.
- Interviews to take place at RHS Garden Wisley
