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Are you a skilled handyperson with a drive to give back to your community? If so, then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for people to assist us on an ad hoc basis to make community gardens safer, more accessible, and visually welcoming. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
- Performing general maintenance or development tasks for community gardens such as; raised bed construction/repairs, shed repairs, fencing, path laying, or other hard/soft landscaping.
- Carrying out routine check-ups following a pre-arranged plan with a community garden.
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills:
- Skilled in basic practical tasks and maintenance work.
- Willing to travel around local area or beyond (FEL can help provide transport/cover expenses).
- Availability to commit on an ad hoc basis.
- A positive outlook and willing to meet communities at their level of understanding.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
Experience required
Must have experience in using tools and at least some experience with basic practical tasks and maintenance work.
Travel details
Ad-hoc across different areas of Falkirk.
Travel expenses
45p per mile or a receipt of public transport. Any expenses are recorded via a form.
Support
Training details
Any volunteers will need to undertake an industry accredited Health and Safety course, as well as demonstrate a high level of competence.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Commitment required on an ad-hoc basis.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Community Garden Fixer with Forth Environment Link/FEL Scotland - Falkirk
Your details and message will be sent to:
George Winter, Forth Environment Link/FEL Scotland - Falkirk
George Winter, Forth Environment Link/FEL Scotland - Falkirk
Email address: george@felscotland.org
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Phone: 01324692000
Thank you for registering your interest in Community Garden Fixer with Forth Environment Link/FEL Scotland - Falkirk.
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