Hemp Jobs & Opportunities
JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Check which hemp jobs & opportunities we have available below. Work with us and support the cultivation of organic hemp grown in the British Isles, connecting with movements across the world, to co-create hemp for the health of the people, our communities and the land.
We are a small worker-owned co-operative in the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside dedicated to the hemp cause.
A key part of our mission is to make hemp accessible to everyone, please check our volunteering opportunities too!
VOLUNTEER CREW FOR THE HEMP FAIR 2024
Hemp is one of the world’s most misunderstood plants – let’s change this together on the weekend of 26th May 2024!
LINK HERE to fill out a form and apply! – there are further details in the link.
Arrival Options:
- Apply to arrive from April 15th or later for a Short Volunteer Placement.
- Apply to arrive from 1 week before the event, or just for the day itself.
You’ll either have your own live-in vehicle or be a happy camper to be part of the set-up team for The Hemp Fair. Pop us an email to enquire.
LAND STEWARD - VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT
Help understand and improve our 3 acre site, which includes a growing small cottage food polytunnel, barn, workshop & small orchard.
3- 6 months volunteer placement. Available to start from the 1st April 2024. This is a volunteering opportunity, with live/work residential room in the Hempen cottage and weekday meals provided. Volunteer 3 days a week (part-time), plus residential responsibilities.
Applications are open!
For more information, please email: info@hempen.co.uk
- Live with us in our dynamic co-operative community
- Apply and hone self-motivated practical skills
- Develop new skills
- Immerse yourself in a rural life
- Learn a lot about hemp products & cultivation
- Help co-create The Hemp Fair
MARKETING & EVENTS SUPPORT - VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT
3- 6 months volunteer placement. Available to start from the 1st April 2024. This is a volunteering opportunity, with live/work residential room in the Hempen cottage and weekday meals provided. Volunteer 3 days a week (part-time), plus residential responsibilities.
Applications are open!
For more information, please email: info@hempen.co.uk
- Live with us in our dynamic co-operative community
- Apply and hone self-motivated marketing skills
- Develop new skills
- Support the roll-out of Hempen’s summer events
- Base level of understanding and a keen interest to develop one or more of the following; graphic design, photography, video/film, blog writing, social media creation/management, merch sales, event sales.
- Immerse yourself in a rural life
- Learn a lot about hemp products & cultivation
- Help co-create The Hemp Fair
FIELD MARKETER & TRADER - CASUAL HOURS
Are you passionate about hemp, CBD and community?
Does the idea of learning more about this regenerative plant inspire you?
Would you like to be part of a not-for-profit organic hemp co-operative?
We’re looking for dynamic and friendly folk to join our sales team. Help us share the power and wisdom of this incredible plant by running stalls at events, advocating and helping people access our products.
This is a variable hour’s role which suits anyone who is looking to work at some of the most ethical and movement building events in the country, this would be over the odd weekend or long weekends (summer is our peak season).
There is potential to grow within our mighty hemp advocate sales team. Our outreach strategies are expanding and shifting, so there is scope to develop into wholesale or steering Hempen’s presence at events, festivals, organic stores and more!
If you’re curious about hemp and keen to harness pioneering knowledge which can help so many – this is a role you will glow in. We have many resources to support you and inspire your continued learning.
By becoming part of our team, you will have the opportunity to attend some of these and make great connections along the way. Who knows where this could go?
Please read the full role here: Field Marketer & Trader Role – Job Description.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter via email to events@hempen.co.uk.
GET TO KNOW US
BY VOLUNTEERING
Since we started back in 2015, Hempen has always been supported by people volunteering their time. It’s a wonderful way to meet new people on a similar journey, exchange information, to connect, and share our passion for all things hemp. We like to think it’s also a way of making organic hemp more accessible, too!
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise, run as a worker’s co-operative. You’ll be asked to get stuck in with us, pitch your tent next to the wonderful woods or bring along your own live-in vehicle. Come cook lunch with us, potter about the farm and lend a hand.
Any questions? Read through our Volunteer Page here or email volunteering@hempen.co.uk
VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIALS
“We have enjoyed seeing things gradually grow from being a tiny seed to a completely enormous plant and enjoyed the team (Brenda, Sophie, Dan and Tom) who worked really hard with us. It was a real pleasure and they were so helpful.We also loved how much fun it was watering them and learnt a lot about gardening and top tips to help us.”
“Growing Solidarity is a project offering land access and resources to asylum seekersI got involved because I was able to connect with nature and other people especially during lock down.I enjoyed growing my own green vegetables and I learned a lot about plants.Also I enjoyed joining the community on Apple Pressing day.”
“I have found solace volunteering at Hempen through the warm welcome received on site and the expert knowledge shared from the process of growing hemp and key gardening skills which I have been applying in my own garden.I enjoy the care given to the volunteers as I am looked after and all the activities which help to engage the soul with nature."
“An oasis of the hemp enthusiast, my four day volunteering at Hempen was brief yet colourful and an eye-opener for what they stand for.May Hempen grow to be the beacon of light for the best hemp producer in the coming future, and my best wishes to all at Hempen.”
About Us
Hempen began as an idea – to form a resilient rural community centred around the cultivation of hemp. We’d heard that this miracle plant could do so much, clothe us, house us, fuel us, feed us and heal us. So we wanted to practically work with hemp in a holistic, ethical and regenerative way.
Grow Hemp Campaign
If you’re from a bit further afield then stay over for a few days. We are limited on accommodation, so winters can be tricky if you’re not in your own live-in vehicle. When the sun shines, camping is beautiful here. You can get stuck into our flow and get involved with happenings in the co-operative, from helping in production to lending a hand around the farm!
Growing Solidarity
On Wednesdays, we run our community outreach project, Growing Solidarity. If you’d like to take part and support people who face barriers to accessing the natural world, we’d love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to connect to people who are able to help others to get to the farm! If you have a car and can help to support it, give us a shout.