Volunteering

We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities across the farm to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Reasons to volunteer

improve mental health and wellbeing
connect to the environment and nature
contribute to local community and make new friends
learn new skills
support other people
get ready to work again

What do volunteers do?

Volunteering opportunities

Supported volunteering

Suitable for anyone with mild to moderate mental ill health wanting to improve their mental health through farm activities and connecting with others.

Corporate volunteering

Suitable for local organisations wanting to give back to their community. Our corporate volunteering season runs from April to October.

Gardening Volunteering

Suitable for anyone with mild mental health issues wanting to improve their wellbeing through time spent in green space with others.

Supported Farm Placements

Suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Placements can be arranged through individual personal payments or referrals through Bristol City Council’s Support Planning team.

Practical Gardening volunteering

Suitable for anyone able to work independently on a variety of gardening tasks. Sessions take place on Tuesday afternoons or Saturday mornings and are supervised by Ben, our Gardens Manager.

Other volunteering opportunities

Gain experience in outdoor learning, maintenance and supporting adults in the farm's outdoor services. This page shows our current vacancies.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE FARM

Keep up to date on everything going on at the farm.

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND!

3 October 2024

Windmill Hill Market this weekend! AND the opening of The Makers Shop. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2024, 10am -3pm to coincide with Art On The Hill.

Windmill Hill Market 2nd Anniversary

27 August 2024

Windmill Hill Market is celebrating its 2nd anniversary this September! Check out the dates for some of our special Sunday markets.

School Holidays and Term Dates in Bristol

26 August 2024

Have you got these important term dates in your diary? Find out what’s on at Windmill Hill City Farm during the school holidays.

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND!

3 October 2024

Windmill Hill Market this weekend! AND the opening of The Makers Shop. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2024, 10am -3pm to coincide with Art On The Hill.

Windmill Hill Market 2nd Anniversary

27 August 2024

Windmill Hill Market is celebrating its 2nd anniversary this September! Check out the dates for some of our special Sunday markets.

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Services

Windmill Hill City Farm aims to improve the lives of local people through its services and facilities.

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Farm & Gardens

As well as being a popular day out, the farm provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about farming and sustainable food production.

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Support us

We are a charity offering education, recreation and therapy for local people and provide a hub for the community. Help us keep providing these vital services.