School Volunteering Sessions

Give your students the chance to get outside, learn practical skills, and contribute to real-world environmental projects that matter.

Learning through doing

Our volunteering sessions offer young people an opportunity to get their hands dirty, learn about nature and sustainability, and experience the power of working together towards a common goal.

Whether it’s helping in the orchard, maintaining wildlife habitats, or supporting a local community garden, students leave with a sense of pride, connection, and fresh perspective.

What we offer

We can host:

  • One-off volunteering days for school or college groups
  • Regular sessions as part of enrichment, DofE, or alternative provision
  • Bespoke activities linked to curriculum themes or eco-club goals

Sessions are:

  • Led by experienced facilitators
  • Aligned with permaculture and sustainability principles
  • Adapted for age group and ability
  • Hands-on, safe, and inclusive

Students may take part in activities like:

  • Orchard care and seasonal harvesting
  • Planting, weeding and composting
  • Wildlife habitat building
  • Nature-based craft or learning activities (on request)

Why it matters

These sessions help students:

  • Build teamwork and communication skills
  • Connect with nature and learn about ecosystems
  • Understand the value of local food and biodiversity
  • Contribute meaningfully to a charity and local green spaces

Practicalities

  • Sessions usually take place at our Stanmer Park orchard site
  • We work with both primary and secondary age groups
  • Group sizes and timings are flexible – contact us to discuss what’s possible
  • All staff and volunteers are DBS-checked; risk assessments provided

Get involved

We’d love to welcome your students to take part.

Planting trees at Craven Vale

Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Whether you’re interested in environmental initiatives, community engagement, or skill-building, we welcome your involvement. Take an active part contributing your skills and passion to drive positive change by volunteering with us.