Keen to connect with the natural world whilst learning more about hemp and CBD crafting?
Gardening / Outdoor work volunteers needed for Hempen Cooperative in RG8
Hempen Co-operative is a group of motivated and inspired folk dedicated to creating hemp products for the benefit of people, the community, and the planet. On our farm on the Hardwick Estate, 4 miles outside of Reading, we’ve been growing organic hemp since 2015, though sadly we’re not currently growing. Our busy farm community is a hub of activity, there are projects of all shapes and sizes for you to get involved with.

We are seeking volunteers who are keen to connect with the natural world and help us grow vegetables and increase biodiversity through our polytunnel projects and cottage garden. We work with hemp, so there are also lots of possibilities to learn more broadly about the hemp enterprise and possible opportunities to support the CBD crafting and administrative support functions
It’s also worth keeping in mind that we also like to centre community in our work, so each day we check-in together, and eat lunch as a group.
We believe in living in harmony with the land and creating sustainable rural livelihoods and are blessed to exist as a growing community of beautiful people working together towards our shared vision. If you’re curious to know more about what we do and how you could get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Location address line 1
Path Hill Farm House
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon AMMon PMTue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMThu AMThu PMFri AMFri PM Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
We are offering opportunities for both regular volunteering and also open day volunteering the third Thursday of the month
Task type?
Gardening / Outdoor work
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changeLikes team workPrecise and methodicalGood sense of humourSociableEnjoys working outsideLikes to get hands dirty
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Training description
We will give you a basic site induction and train you up for any task you choose to do.
Description of support
If you need support to do any task, please let us know. We will help where we can.
Description of expenses
We can cover your travel cost from Reading.
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
No
Are references required?
No
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
10
Opportunity added on
3 February 2020