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Larkhall Community Growers
- VO70026
Garden volunteer at Larkhall Community Garden is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a friendly horticulture team. The volunteer will help us maintain our Community Garden in Hareleeshill Larkhall which was previously derelict land. Volunteer will gain experience in working on raised beds, sensory garden wildlife garden and within our polytunnels.
To assist in seasonal gardening tasks throughout the year that will develop as the gardens develop. Volunteers will work in supervised groups led by a line manager. Some tasks are physically demanding and require a level of manual dexterity. Volunteers will work to the Larkhall Community Growers health and safety policies and procedures.
• Garden maintenance – including weeding, mulching, raking, digging over, staking and tying in, pruning, dead heading, bed preparation, tidying and path maintenance.
• Seasonal propagation and growing on – including seed sowing, cuttings, potting up.
• Composting – turning and processing, spreading and digging in.
• Bed renovation and grounds development - reinstating and installing beds, ground preparation, planting, bulb planting.
• Clearing overgrown areas – keeping on top of any invasive species.
• While support and training will be provided, from time to time volunteers may work independently or without one to one supervision
Experience required
Gardening / Conservation, Creative,Hard Working,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,Team Player,Trustworthy,Flexible –willing to give support where necessary and be able to change plans at short notice to adapt to changing priorities.
Travel details
The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Larkhall
Dates
24 June - 8 September 2024
Support
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
No Gender Restriction, All levels of horticultural experience are accepted but enthusiasm for outside practical horticulture work is essential.
Availability
Frequency & commitment
2 hours per weekPlease fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Garden Maintenance with Larkhall Community Growers
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Terry Paterson, Larkhall Community Growers
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Thank you for registering your interest in Garden Maintenance with Larkhall Community Growers.
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