If you feel able to provide compassionate emotional and practical support to individuals within our mental health service and learn about horticulture and work in nature at the same time, we have Support Volunteer roles available at each of our three sites in Cumbria, South Lakes (Low Sizergh Farm, Kendal), Penrith & Eden Valley (Tebay Services) and West Cumbria (Egremont). Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating near Kendal in South Cumbria, and with sites in West Cumbria and at Tebay Services. The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery for those people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Growing Well works with people on a weekly basis to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future.
Our Support Volunteers come on one, regular day a week (Mon-Thu) to join our expert staff and people we support in the day’s activities.
Volunteering
The Full Cycle Project is an ecotherapy and wellbeing programme supporting local users of MIND’s services. We run our sessions at the gorgeous Hay Bridge Private Nature Reserve. Participants enjoy time immersed in nature, based around seasonal activities, mindful walks, conservation work,…
Apprenticeship
We are looking to appoint a Graduate or Apprentice Rural Surveyor to join our busy and expanding team. Ideally based in our Carlisle (North Lakes) office we are able to offer flexibility with regard to our other locations in Durham and Kendal and flexible or hybrid working is encouraged.The…
Volunteering
If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental…
Volunteering
Come and join us in the Miterdale Valley for a day of practical conservation activities in the great outdoors. Volunteer days are open to all, and are a wonderful way to learn about the Lake District, nature, and conservation. All tools and teaching is provided. Activities include removing…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship Information Evenings 18 and 19 May 2026
Cumbria Young Farmers' Club Southern District Field Day
