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High Backs
- VO104387
The High Backs is a community garden in Burnhill, Rutherglen - a green space that belongs to everyone. We have planters, a polytunnel, a bug hotel, and a community growing area,
and we need someone who loves being outdoors and wants to help us make the most of it.
As our Garden Lead, you'll take real ownership of the garden - seasonal planting and tending, managing the composting area, welcoming community members who come to grow, and helping the space thrive throughout the year.
You don't need formal qualifications or equipment - just a love of growing things, some practical experience, and the enthusiasm to make something brilliant happen.
coffee, biscuits galore and there is a lovely indoor space to have a good old natter if it's bucketing!
Gardening Volunteers Wanted
Love fresh air, flowers, and friendly faces? Our garden is a space for connection, creativity, and calm — and we need your help to keep it thriving.
• Flexible hours — come when you can
• Tools, gloves, and good company provided
• Great for wellbeing, skill-building, and making Burnhill bloom
Purpose: Keep our outdoor spaces welcoming, safe, and beautiful for all ages.
Tasks:
• Planting, watering, weeding, and seasonal tidying
• Light DIY or creative touches (e.g. painting planters, making signs)
• Sharing ideas for eco-friendly improvements
Experience required
Befriending / Mentoring,Community Development / Social work,Gardening / Conservation,No Expertise, Caring,Creative,Good Communicator,Open minded,Reliable / Dependable,Sociable,Team Player,Trustworthy,for gardening Enjoy being outdoors — rain or shine!
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Across South Lanarkshire,Rutherglen
Dates
19 March - 16 September 2026
Support
Training details
we have a volunteer induction training that we have designed and opportunity to discuss training for personal development
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
No Gender Restriction,
Availability
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer gardener with High Backs
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Elizabeth McDonald, High Backs
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Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer gardener with High Backs.
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