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Community Gardener
When We Need You
From 07/07/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
Join our team of Community Gardeners, working to improve the local environment in Toryglen and learning or sharing skills in growing fruit, flowers, herbs and vegetables. All ages, genders and cultures welcome. The volunteer team of Community Gardeners meet weekly to plan, create and develop our community gardens around Toryglen. We have 5 gardens that are open to the public at all times in different places around Toryglen, and we also help local schools to develop their gardens and we have a number of small community orchards and composting areas. Volunteers work together and co-operatively to learn new skills – from joinery and soft landscaping to horticulture, orchard care and composting. No previous experience is necessary to take part but those with skills and experience are always welcomed. The group currently comprises men and women from a range of different cultures and backgrounds and with various levels of ability. We also have a separate women’s group that meets on a different day. Please note this opportunity is only available to those living in Rutherglen or Cambuslang.
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About Urban Roots
We are a small environmental and health organisation with a range of projects to our name including community gardens, environmental education, conservation groups and a fruit barra. We involve local people and volunteers in everything we do, and will always try to match a volunteer with what they want to do. We are based in Toryglen but will accept volunteers from Rutherglen, Cambuslang and other areas not too far away. People we work with come from right across the age spectrum, from different genders and a range of cultural backgrounds.
Skills & Experience
No specific skills are required, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and muck in with a group of people!
Travel Details
Toryglen – technically Glasgow but shares a border with Rutherglen. Accessible by number 12 bus.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat
Training and Induction Details
We always start with a taster session, we have a large training budget and a skilled worker is on site at all times.
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Environment
Expenses Detail
Yes, only in exceptional circumstances.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per week. 3 months commitment.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
57-936
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Toryglen Community Base
Prospecthill Square
Toryglen
Glasgow
Scotland
G42 0LE
Contact: Abi Mordin
Tel: 0141 613 2763
Email: projects@urbanroots.org.uk
Website: http://www.urbanroots.org...
