Volunteering
The vineyard is lovingly cared for all year round by local people giving their time to the project. It’s a great green gym, and unique way to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and relax from the stresses of life.
Volunteer sessions at the vineyard are generally held on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 9.30am and 4pm, depending on the seasonal task to be done.
We hope to expand this to include some weekend sessions over the summer.
If you have any time to spare and would like to come and try your hand, we would love to see you at one of our sessions. All you need are appropriate clothing and footwear (It can be cold and muddy underfoot in winter). Experience is not necessary and we provide all the tools you'll need as well as a great opportunity to learn about viticulture and meet a wide range of people.
Any time you could volunteer would be great, from a couple of hours to the whole day.
There are many different tasks in the vineyard throughout the year to tackle and learn.
Jane makes sure the work suits the individual, as people have different abilities.
Get a taste of being a vineyard volunteer!
Enquire about volunteering
To get more information about volunteering, please contact us by emailing info@wardenvineyard.org.uk
Other volunteering opportunities
More help in the vineyard is always welcome, but we’re currently also looking for volunteers to join our teams in the following areas so we can expand what we do. You don’t have to lift a single garden tool!
- events organisation e.g. open days, wine tastings, fund raising events
- school visits
- tour guides
- publicity and marketing
- Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard committee
Corporate volunteering
I enjoy teaching vineyard skills to other workers, including visitors from schools.
The work with pupils with special educational needs is particularly rewarding.