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  • EATS Rosyth - Volunteer Gardener
    with EATS Rosyth Community Projects Ltd

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO63936 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020



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    About this opportunity:EATS Rosyth are looking for volunteer gardeners to:

    Help with regular gardening tasks such as watering, weeding, general maintenance of growing areas.
    Plant new vegetables/plants.
    Do some mowing, digging, raking, etc.
    Keep tool sheds tidy, helping maintain equipment.

    Volunteers may be required to help with gardening at any of the Rosyth growing locations e.g. Community garden at Elder Place, planters at Parkgate centre and throughout the town.

    For more information please contact us at [email protected]

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:Dependent on nature of volunteer role. Gardening induction will take the form of informal chat and demonstration by staff gardeners. Cooking training may require Food Hygiene training, delivered by member of staff.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Not paid.

    Experience required:Volunteers must be able to contribute to the aims of the project, and this may be through practical help in gardening spaces. Volunteers should also have a friendly, positive attitude and an interest in gardening.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsCurrently operating mostly from Community Garden, Elder Place, Rosyth. Soon to also have a hub base at 8 Aberlour Street, Rosyth.

    Saltire AwardThis 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:

    Please tell us what age group you are in:
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