Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do.
By volunteering with us, you will change lives, meet new people and develop your skills, helping to make a real difference to people after spinal injury.
Begin your volunteering story today.
Ways to get involved
There are many ways to get involved with the Horatio’s Garden community within a range of patient-facing, gardening, events, fundraising, advocacy and administrative volunteer roles across the UK.
Whether you are interested in nurturing our beautiful and biodiverse gardens, baking cakes and engaging in friendly and supportive conversation with patients, helping with therapeutic activities, fundraising, organising events or getting involved as part of a programme – our volunteers play a vital role in the success of the charity.
We offer full training and support.
Join a volunteer
fundraising group
Our regional fundraising group volunteers raise vital funds and awareness with activities from planning bake sales and garden parties to talking to local networks and businesses.
Your volunteering stories
All of our volunteers help make a real difference and have a unique story to tell. Find out more.
Corey’s story
Volunteering here’s been a real eye-opener. I came thinking I’d be helping out, which I hope I am, but I didn’t realise how much it would give back to me too.
John’s story
I just love being in and around the peaceful setting and talking to newly injured people, as well as their families and friends, offering them support and advice as they come to terms with this life-changing event.
Jo’s story
As you get older, life closes in a bit; you lose friends, travel becomes harder. But there is still so much to enjoy every day. This garden, and the people in it, are part of that for me.
Corey’s story
Volunteering here’s been a real eye-opener. I came thinking I’d be helping out, which I hope I am, but I didn’t realise how much it would give back to me too.
John’s story
I just love being in and around the peaceful setting and talking to newly injured people, as well as their families and friends, offering them support and advice as they come to terms with this life-changing event.
Jo’s story
As you get older, life closes in a bit; you lose friends, travel becomes harder. But there is still so much to enjoy every day. This garden, and the people in it, are part of that for me.