Join our team and become a Gardening Volunteer

Help local gardens flourish — volunteer with us!

Enjoy being outdoors and making a difference? Join our gardening volunteer team!

Volunteers are at the heart of Sydney Community Services’ Garden Service. No gardening experience is needed — just a willingness to help, a reasonably active lifestyle and a positive, team-focused attitude.

Our Garden Service helps older residents live independently by keeping their outdoor spaces safe, tidy and easy to maintain. As a volunteer, you’ll help make a meaningful difference in your local community.

How you can help:

- Weeding and mulching garden beds
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Tidying gardens and clearing paths to improve safety and accessibility
- Volunteer arrangements

Hours: Morning shifts, Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Locations: Gardens across the Lower North Shore and Ryde LGAs

Flexible commitment: Volunteer weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on your availability

Support: Work alongside experienced horticulturists and staff

Whether you can join us every week or once a month, we’d love to hear from you.