Join us in our award-winning open spaces for active, uplifting volunteering sessions. Our regular volunteer groups make a huge difference to parks and the local community across SE1. You don’t need any experience to join; just enthusiasm and the willingness to get stuck in!

To find out about our current volunteering opportunities, read on, or complete our application form.

Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Becoming a Gardening Volunteer is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people. Our volunteers help us care for parks and gardens in Central London. Join us and be part of a friendly and supportive team doing great things for our community.

Everyone is welcome

We are an inclusive organisation based in a diverse community. We work to make our spaces and volunteering opportunities as welcoming as possible. Our safe volunteering sessions are designed to suit all levels of fitness and needs. Weekly tasks might include digging, planting, watering or seed sprinkling. You can always talk to our staff about what sort of tasks would most suit you.

To find out more and join the team - please email us at volunteer@bost.org.uk. You can find our Volunteer Gardener role description here. Referrals from other agencies are also welcome.

Crossbones Wardens

Crossbones is a remembrance garden created on the site of an old burial ground close to London Bridge. Crossbones Graveyard's volunteer wardens open this very special garden to the public.

Crossbones' wardens give their time to open the garden three times a week. They also welcome visitors and share information about the site. If you are interested in becoming a warden please email us at volunteer@bost.org.uk. You can find our Crossbones Warden role description here.

Volunteer at Bankside Open Spaces Trust events

Throughout the year we host fun events to encourage people to enjoy time outside and get to know their community better. In June we hold our biggest event, Bankside Open Spaces Festival. This is a fantastic free street party in the heart of London. Festival-goers enjoy live music, performances, and activities for the whole family. We also run smaller events and activities, such as

• An Easter treasure hunt

• A Christmas gathering with wreathmaking

• Craft sessions

Event volunteers play an important role in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We are grateful for any support people can give us. If you would like to get involved and to find out more information, please email us at volunteer@bost.org.uk.