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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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Community Growing Space Volunteer

No formal knowledge or experience in gardening is required, a willingness to learn and share is more important. The main task will be to maintain the Community Growing Space and plant and harvest vegetables. The produce from this Community Growing Space will be used in our cooking classes that are run from our Food Station. You will be working with clients who are interested in getting involved in gardening and explain them the work that is needed in an allotment. This volunteering post will inv

Experience required

An interest in gardening. - Basic DIY skills or willingness to learn. A good reliable team worker, enthusiastic, and able to engage with our clients. Keen interest in horticulture. In good health and physically active.

Travel details

We have two locations to choose from, you can help out at Harrison Place (EH11 1SF) or in Craigmillar (EH16 4DZ).

Travel expenses

Bus day tickets and lunch vouchers are provided

Support
Training details

The training takes place 3 times a year and is not certified.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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