Community Gardening and Wellbeing Project in Croydon
Croydon Growth Collective is a grassroots initiative bringing together residents, volunteers, and local organisations to transform underused spaces into vibrant community gardens.
The Challenge
Urban green spaces are vital, but often neglected. In Croydon, many residents lack access to community gardening, nutritious food education, and outdoor well-being initiatives. The Croydon Growth Collective – Community Gardening and Wellbeing Project in Croydon aims to change this.
Our Mission + Solution
The Croydon Growth Collective brings people together through gardening. We create and maintain shared green spaces, teach growing skills, and foster local pride, while supporting mental and environmental well-being. You can join us in this effort by becoming a volunteer in our community gardening project.
Who WE ARE Looking For:
Community Gardening and Wellbeing Project in Croydon is looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the following roles:
- Garden Coordinator: Oversee beds, plan crop rotations, and manage planting schedules (Hybrid; 4–6 hrs/week)
- Workshop Assistant: Help deliver sessions on growing, composting, and healthy eating to children and adults
- Events & Outreach Volunteer: Promote our project at local events, recruit participants, and manage stall activities
- Maintenance Volunteer: Support regular upkeep—loving the soil? This role is for you!
Why Volunteer With Community Gardening Project in Croydon
Community impact
You help create lush, educational spaces in your neighbourhood
Learn new skills
From gardening techniques to teaching and event organising
Wellbeing boost
Gardening is proven to reduce stress and improve mental health
Connect locally
Meet fellow volunteers, families, and community groups
How It Works
apply for a volunteer position online by using our application form
Discuss your interests in a welcome call
Onboard with a quick site visit and introduction session
Start volunteering, be it planting, facilitating, or outreach
Emma
Maintenance Volunteer
“I planted my first tomato and helped a family start their own kitchen garden—it changed their weekend routine and mine.”
Sam
Workshop Assistant
“Working with children in workshops of the Croydon Growth Collective has been so rewarding—they now help at home and see themselves as capable gardeners. Volunteering at this Community Gardening and Wellbeing Project was my best decision this summer.”
Charles
Garden Coordinator
“Volunteering with Croydon Growth Collective has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve learned so much about growing sustainably, and seeing the community come together around fresh food and green space makes it all worth it.”
Why This Works
Clear mission + local relevance
speaks to wellbeing and community regeneration
Structured roles & calls to action
reduce participation friction and encourage sign‑ups
Impact testimonials
and visuals build trust and emotional connection
Flexible, supported volunteering
appeals to a broad range of participants
FAQs
No—training and mentor support are provided
4–8 hrs/week; flexible based on role and your availability
Garden sites across Croydon; some roles allow remote prep
None—you reuse resources. We provide gloves, tools, seeds
Croydon Growth Collective: Community Gardening and Wellbeing Project in Croydon, run by SME Local CIC and partner organisations.
Want to connect with nature, people, and purpose? Cultivate something amazing in Croydon—join the community of gardening volunteers in Croydon today.
Want to help in other ways? Check out more creative, digital, and outreach-focused volunteer roles with SME Local.
