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Midlothian Community Action
- VO102883
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you enjoy being outdoors, getting stuck in, and sharing your skills? We are looking for a friendly, patient, and enthusiastic Volunteer Mentor to support young people in our vibrant community garden.
About the Role
Transform is a supported volunteering project designed for young people aged 14-20 years old who lack confidence and need a little bit of extra support to volunteer. The project aims to promote health, wellbeing together with the development of social and practical skills through gardening activities located in Dalkeith Country Park.
As a Volunteer Mentor, you’ll spend time in the garden alongside young people, encouraging them to get involved, try new things, and connect with nature. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help create a welcoming, supportive space that inspires confidence and curiosity. You don’t need to be a gardening expert — just someone who enjoys being outdoors, working as part of a team, and supporting young people to grow (plants and themselves!). If you’ve got basic DIY or woodwork skills, that’s a big plus too.
What You’ll Get:
· The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives
· Opportunities to learn new skills and be part of a community
· Fresh air, great company, and the satisfaction of seeing things grow — plants, friendships, and confidence!
Experience required
A friendly and supportive nature
Patience and a willingness to work alongside young people and other adults.
A good sense of humour and a flexible approach — it’s not all mowing and weeding!
Enthusiasm for gardening, nature, or outdoor learning.
Bonus: skills in woodwork, DIY, or other hands-on crafts
Travel details
The garden is located at the Town Entrance Dalkeith Country Park, opposite St Mary’s Church.
Support
Training details
Volunteers are supported and supervised by the Garden Coordinator who you will meet with regularly during and after sessions.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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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 Young Peoples Mentor with Midlothian Community Action
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.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Carey Douglas, Midlothian Community Action
Carey Douglas, Midlothian Community Action
Email address: carey.douglas@mca.scot
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: volunteering
Email address: volunteering@mca.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in Community Garden Young Peoples Mentor with Midlothian Community Action.
Midlothian Community Action and Midlothian Community Actionhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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