Volunteering opportunities are open to all members of Canalside, whether you are a social member, a produce share member or a land investment member.
Regular volunteering opportunities:
- Weekly Land Team sessions led by a grower or regular, experienced volunteer on Wednesdays 10am-1pm, and Saturdays 10am-12 noon – members are welcome to participate as often as they like. We encourage all produce share members to try to do 3-4 sessions per year.
- Big Seasonal Work Days – 4 per year, from 10am, often with social activities alongside.
Occasional volunteering opportunities:
We ask for members’ support in a range of our other activities, on an as needed basis:
- Occasional additional Land Team sessions in the fruit and veg fields – look out for details in the weekly email
- Education project – site preparation and support for workshop delivery
- Publicity activities – flier distribution, publicity stalls at local events
- Social events – annual barn dance – helping prepare the site, take tickets, serve drinks on the bar
– other Canalside social events – plan activities, prepare food, welcome members, wash up, tend the fire, clear up afterwards
Find out more about becoming a member of Canalside
Buy a one month trial produce share
Buy social membership
Occasionally there may be non-member volunteer opportunities, for example for longer-term volunteering placements or internships for agricultural students. Please contact us if you’re interested.
Updated 19th January 2026