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Volunteering Opportunity: VO96837

  • Garden Volunteer
    with Grow West Fife.

    Created/last updated: 11/07/2023


    About this opportunity:Grow West Fife is a community garden based in the walled garden of Blair Castle, just outside Culross
     •  They run three weekly gardening sessions where they grow food and new friendships for all
     •  They teach people to grow and cook their own food and share their home-grown harvest with anyone in need
     •  They cook and serve their produce at their weekly Friday lunch clubs and at lunch breaks in volunteer sessions
     •  They are always looking for new volunteers who can dig in and play their part in making everyone feel welcome
     •  Volunteers can help with gardening and growing, cooking, or any other activity that they would like within the garden
     •  You don't have to have any gardening or cooking skills - you can learn with them
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:12
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteers will receive relaxed and informal training during gardening sessions to teach them to grow food.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses are available upon request.

    Experience required:The garden is open to all regardless of ability. Grow West Fife likes to promote a friendly, joyful, welcoming atmosphere.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Informal Chat

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe Walled Garden, Blair Castle, Culross, Fife, KY12 8JW. https://goo.gl/maps/ayDkiaUkLu9s7ysE7 https://w3w.co/composed.plantings.rooting.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.