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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Gardening Volunteer
with Methilhill Community Children's InitiativeVolunteer Opportunity No. VO57572 - Created/last updated: 22/03/2024
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OpportunityAbout 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. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Methilhill Community Children's Initiative has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Young People's Group helper
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- Community Cafe
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