Volunteering Opportunity: VO103738

• Community Garden Helper
  with Duloch Community Garden.

  Created/last updated: 27/04/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Duloch Community Garden runs a community garden in Duloch Park with flowers, vegetables and a fairy garden  •  Run entirely by volunteers, the group maintains an area of the park and provides a social space for people to get into nature and learn about gardening  •  Alongside other local groups, they have a shipping container hub that volunteers can use  •  They are looking for Community Garden Volunteers  •  As a volunteer, you can get involved in tasks such as planting seeds, plants and bulbs; turning over compost; spreading bark; watering; weeding; strimming and mowing; pruning; sweeping; and other activities within the garden  •  You can also help to clean equipment after use and keep the hub clean  •  If you would like to get outdoors, connect with others, and improve your gardening skills, while volunteering in a flexible role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Volunteers will receive training to do all tasks, and support will be available from more senior volunteers.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses will be discussed on a case by case basis.
  Experience required:	Volunteers should be enthusiastic and positive. Gardening experience is helpful but not required as training will be offered.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	Younger with adult.
  Application process:	Induction/Training; Informal Chat
  Taster available?	Yes: Taster sessions are encouraged within the garden.
  Travel Details	Duloch Community Gardens are situated within Duloch Park, Nightingale Road, KY11 8LW.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.