Volunteer Manchester

How to Support us

Get involved Support us Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those we help. Consider making a financial contribution to support our ongoing efforts. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our important work and reach even more people in need. Donate Volunteer with us Join our passionate community of […]

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Trustees

Trustees Augusta Ward Augusta is a long-term GTL volunteer trained in horticultural therapy, with a depth of knowledge around biodiversity and community forestry. She is employed as a medical secretary at a busy GP surgery, where she established and manages a community garden. She brings strong group facilitation skills, knowledge of the wider support landscape,

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Growing Together Levenshulme Plant

Activity Facilitator

Volunteer Activity Facilitator (Gardening/Art) Organisation:Growing Together Levenshulme Minimum amount of hours required:3 hours/week Time for the opportunityOur sessions currently run on:Tuesdays 09:30 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 15:00Fridays 09:00 – 12:00 We expect volunteers to commit to at least one session per week. Total time commitment: 3.5 hours per week Description of opportunity:Growing Together Levenshulme provides

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Staff

Staff Owoseni (People Support Manager) I joined the charity in November 2021. Part of my role includes checking with our participants, especially our most vulnerable. Signposting and referring participants to support like foodbank, homelessness, legal, mental and physical health support, and support from other community projects too. We share a deep sense of community, togetherness,

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Stories

Stories Participant Stories Our community comes together each week at the garden, bringing together cultures from across the globe. Around 200 people come to the garden each year, all with different stories; the garden brings everyone together, building friendships and a feeling of family. “Garden feels like a second home. Helps with mental health” Participant

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