If you feel able to provide compassionate emotional and practical support to individuals within our mental health service and learn about horticulture and work in nature at the same time, we have Support Volunteer roles available at each of our three sites in Cumbria, South Lakes (Low Sizergh Farm, Kendal), Penrith & Eden Valley (Tebay Services) and West Cumbria (Egremont). Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating near Kendal in South Cumbria, and with sites in West Cumbria and at Tebay Services. The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery for those people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Growing Well works with people on a weekly basis to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future.
Our Support Volunteers come on one, regular day a week (Mon-Thu) to join our expert staff and people we support in the day’s activities.
Traineeship
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our Fundraising Team for a 9-month traineeship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of fundraising activities while developing valuable skills within a charitable organisation. The traineeship…
Traineeship
This is a 12-month paid training placement starting in Autumn/winter 2026 and is designed to be a launch pad for someone at the beginning of their career in conservation and/or community engagement.Working alongside our team, you will gain practical experience supporting the planning and delivery…
Volunteering
Our Volunteer Guided Walk leaders help the Lake District National Park Authority run an inspirational programme of around 150 walks every year. We are currently recruiting for Guided Walk Leaders to lead our walks in the North of the Park.Our guided walks programme exists to help unlock the…
Volunteering
Art Gene’s Allotment Soup is very special community growing space on Walney Island. Volunteers are needed to help on the wider site which is being managed for nature, or on the Art Gene plots. For more information, email Rachael Barker at Rachael.barker@art-gene.co.uk. Join in with the Earnse…
University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus Open Day 3 October 2026
Myerscough College Open Days 3 October and 21 November 2026
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
