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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Midlothian Gardens Handy Person

Bring woodwork skills and support our work in local hospital community gardens. Your experience will be invaluable in constructing potting area, raised beds completing our outdoor kitchen and more!
All around the garden there are woodwork and construction tasks to undertake.
Opportunities involve:
• Maintaining existing woodwork around the site
• Helping to construct a potting area, helping to finish our outdoor kitchen, building new resources like planters and raised beds.
• Source materials for these projects
• Work with others to build these things

Experience required

· Previous experience of fixing and maintaining – basic joinery skills
· Commitment to regular volunteering this summer/autumn and perhaps longer if you wish
· Creative in finding solutions and recycling/reusing materials

Travel expenses

Local travel on public transport or mileage

Support
Training details

Induction to gardens, local health and safety. Check ins and other training offered e.g. equality and diversity

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours a week for four months

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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