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Trail Builder
When We Need You
From 05/12/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
The Glentress Trailfairies are a group of volunteers who help out with both maintenance work on the existing mountain bike trails and the hand building of new sections of trail at Glentress Forest, one of the most popular mountain bike trail centres in the UK. Maintenance work includes resurfacing worn sections of trail, drainage work and adding new features – all helping to keep the trails riding sweet! New sections are crafted by hand and often include sections of elevated timber trail. The work we do is really valued by riders and it’s a great opportunity to put something back into the trails, have a say in what gets built and learn more about the techniques and thinking involved. No experience is needed. It can be quite strenuous work, though this ain’t no chaingang – volunteers are encouraged to work as easy or hard as they like. Cakes provided!
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About Forestry Commission Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland aims to produce environmental, economic and social benefits from the state forests we manage - balancing timber production with recreational and environmental programmes. Community and Environment Rangers work with local communities om conservation, environment and health projects and activities linked to our forests.
Skills & Experience
No previous trail/path building experience is needed. Volunteers should enjoy working outside and be prepared for difficult weather/working conditions at times and getting a little dirty.
Travel Details
Glentress Forest near Peebles, Scottish Borders. Volunteers normally drive or cycle to the forest, though the No 62 (Edinburgh – Galashiels) bus passes and stops at the forest entrance.
Restrictions
nb. all children must be accompanied by an adult
Training and Induction Details
New volunteers are briefed on our volunteer trailbuilding code of conduct, then any techniques relevant to the work activity are demonstrated. During the session the supervisor will monitor techniques and offer suggestions and encouragement etc.
Work Type
Practical /DIY
Client Group
Sport / Outdoor activities
Expenses Detail
No
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Other (please describe): No minimum hours required. Sessions are every fortnight on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Volunteers can choose to come along as often or as little as they like. No pre booking
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
54-676
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
