Garden Volunteer Coordinator

Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been making a difference in our community for over 25 years. We run a range of projects, services & activities aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health and wellbeing, and addressing loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion. Come and join our flexible, inclusive and friendly organisation and work in a role which gives you great job satisfaction with a fabulous team and start being a part of making that difference!

Garden Volunteer Coordinator
Part Time, 4 hours per week, (working pattern to be agreed)
Salary range £26,232 – £27,291 per annum pro rata dependant on skills & previous experience
Fixed term until 31st December 2026 in first instance, based in Newhaven at Denton Island Community Centre.

SCDA promotes volunteering as a powerful way for people to connect, contribute, and make a difference in their communities. In this role, you will recruit, supervise, coordinate, direct and support a group of garden volunteers, and potential volunteers, to maintain and upkeep the community garden at Denton Island Community Centre.

We anticipate circa 2 hrs of facilitating the weekly volunteer garden group and a further 2 hrs per week of associated admin, organising, comms, purchases etc.

With previous experience of recruiting, supporting, directing and coordinating volunteers in a community setting, you will also bring your interest in outdoor activities and spaces.

SCDA is looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our clients & service users; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for required operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!

The vacancy closes at 5pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026, with interviews on Wednesday 11th March 2026 in Newhaven.

For full job description:  JD Garden Volunteer Coordinator 09.02.26 final

To apply, please email your completed application form to hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk with the subject heading “Garden Volunteer Coordinator role” by the closing date.