Forest Gate Community Garden invites local residents to get involved through volunteering. The 'Join In' page explains that volunteers are the backbone of the garden, helping with opening the garden to the public, maintaining the space, and supporting events. The role is described as sociable and rewarding, and newcomers are welcome even if they don’t have gardening knowledge, as support and training are provided. The page emphasizes that volunteering contributes to the garden’s ability to run groups, host schools, and engage with the wider community. To get involved, you can send a message via the 'Contact Us' section on the site. The page also notes that the garden works with various groups, including schools and corporate volunteers, indicating a range of engagement opportunities beyond just gardening. Cost information is not stated on the page, so the engagement is categorized as Paid for the purposes of this listing, with a note to the patient that cost details are not provided on the site.
Service statistics
47%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Volunteering
volunteering, forest gate community garden, regional
Who can refer:
Professional referrals only