Buzz & Bloom Volunteer 2026

Join Grow Wilder, Avon Wildlife Trust’s vibrant urban growing hub, learning centre, and wildflower nursery in Bristol. Spread across six acres, our site brings people closer to nature through food growing, wildlife conservation, and community engagement.

As a Buzz & Bloom Volunteer, you’ll take the lead in developing and caring for our pollinator-friendly cut flower beds throughout the 2026 growing season. This hands-on role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in sustainable flower growing, learn about pollinators, and support a thriving community of people and wildlife.

You will help maintain three flower beds (3 × 10m) with guidance from the Grow Wilder Land Management Team. Responsibilities include nurturing and tending the beds, harvesting and arranging flowers, creating displays, and designing simple display labels or promotional materials. The flowers will be used for site events, bouquets, commissioned arrangements, and sales at our on-site veg stall. One bed is already established with native perennials, while two more will be planted with a mix of annuals and perennials.

Desirable frequency: 1 day a week until early September, on Fridays or Wednesdays until September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview at Grow Wilder from 2nd to 6th February.

This role description outlines the intentions and expectations of both the volunteer and the Trust, but it is not legally binding. All volunteers must adhere to the Trust’s policies, procedures, and volunteer induction guidance. Volunteers are entitled to support, a reference, and advice on applying for future roles if requested.