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Wildlife Garden Volunteer
When We Need You
From 23/06/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
Not applicable as we do not advertise externally. **FOR ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY** Work includes: 1. Planting native wildflowers to attract a variety of insects. 2. The addition of native hedgerow species to provide shelter and food for small mammals, insects and birds. 3. The removal of sycamore saplings to reduce competition for native trees and shrubs. 4. Constructing and putting up bird boxes for breeding birds and winter hibernation for insects. 5. Creating log piles and adding nesting sites for small mammals and bees. 6. Path work to make access easier. 7. Adding seating to encourage students and staff to use the area. 8. Litter picking.
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About Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA)
The AUSA provides representation and services for students, run by students, to enhance their experiences and enable students to enjoy and gain more from their university education.
Skills & Experience
Open to sudent volunteers, no matter how little knowledge you have.
Travel Details
The Wildlife Garden is behind Crombie/Johnston Building (Meston Walk, University of Aberdeen).
Restrictions
**FOR ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY**
Requirements
Informal Chat
Training and Induction Details
Basic guidance of tool use and safety when the volunteer starts.
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Environment
Expenses Detail
No
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per fortnight - Wednesday afternoon 2pm onwards, fortnightly
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
100
Reference Code
1-1351
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Butchart Centre
University Road
Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Scotland
AB24 3UT
Contact: Michelle Higgins
Tel: 01224 274442
Email: m.higgins@abdn.ac.uk
Website: http://www.ausa.org.uk
