Volunteering Opportunity: VO57572

• Gardening Volunteer
  with Methilhill Community Children's Initiative.

  Created/last updated: 22/03/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	MCCI are looking for keen, enthusiastic individuals who would like to volunteer within Methilhill Learning Garden, carrying out a variety of tasks  •  If you enjoy being outdoors and have one or two spare hours a week they would love to hear from you  •  There will be a variety of tasks including some general DIY  •  They need help maintaining the garden - trees, flowers, herbs and bushes - they have planted  •  Families or friends are welcome to volunteer as a group  •  Gardening knowledge would be an advantage but it's not essential, if you're enthusiastic and willing to muck in  •  Here is a list of the types of things you might be asked to do in the garden: weeding, planting, trimming, pruning, maintaining paths, cutting grass, tidying up  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	14
  Maximum age:	101
  Training provided:	Volunteers will be paired with a member of staff who will be their main contact. Ongoing support will also be provided by project manager. We offer online training and in-person training as required.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Volunteers are reimbursed on a fortnightly basis.
  Experience required:	Some gardening knowledge and experience would be preferable though not essential. Enthusiasm and commitment welcomed..
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Methilhill Learning Garden is based in Sea Road Methilhill. KY8 2GW There are bus stops within walking distance and parking is available
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.