We’re seeking a Volunteer Leader / Assistant Grower to join our team. This position is
supporting a new project called ‘Space to Grow – Lle i Dyfu’ which has been funded by the
National Lottery Community Fund until January 2028. The project aims to link Cae Tan with under-served groups in Swansea; bringing more people to engage with the field to boost well-
being and develop new skills.
You will be joining our CSA and working alongside our two main growers, growing veg all year
round to supply our 140 household membership and leading volunteers and groups in farm
activities.
The candidate will be expected to take part in all aspects of running our 8 acre CSA, growing a
range of polytunnel & field scale crops organically all year. All aspects of crop planning, sowing,
weeding, ground preparation, harvest, packing and storage of produce. Cae Tan is a dynamic
CSA and as such requires a dynamic and experienced grower.
As the Volunteer Leader you will be expected to lead regular group sessions in the field and
coordinate volunteer days, as well as working alongside the two main growers in general farm
duties and responsibilities.
We will be employing a Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate and communicate with the groups
we aim to bring to the field. This Volunteer Leader position will work closely with the Volunteer
Coordinator to successfully roll out the project, will be the main group leader in field activities
and may take part in some basic monitoring, reporting and marketing of the project and
associated events. This includes ensuring registers are kept and stored for each session and,
when appropriate, that well-being questionnaires are completed and photographs are taken.
You can read the full job description for further information.
