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(BTCV) Netherthird Landscape Gardening Project
When We Need You
From 19/10/2011 to 30/11/2011
About Opportunity
The project is based in the grounds of Netherthird Nursery, Cumnock, and has both landscaping and garden construction elements to it. The main aspects of the job are: Path construction, Building a recycled plastic bottle greenhouse, building planters, constructing decking, creating a sensory garden and putting down some slabbing. Volunteers should wear warm waterproof clothes and appropriate work shoes, we can provide wellies and waterproofs if needed. We will provide gloves, tools, training, qualified leaders. Benefits to volunteers include: training available; transport reimbursement; physical fitness; outdoors/working in a group; practical skills; opportunities to work for SVQs & various environmental awards.
Availability
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About (BTCV) British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
BTCV has projects throughout ayrshire helping construct fences, walking paths, gardens and school grounds and controlling invasive weeds. Volunteers are wanted to help do community conservation projects.
Skills & Experience
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ENJOY WORKING OUTDOORS; PHYSICAL FITNESS IS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE TASKS NECESSARY TO THIS PROJECT.
Travel Details
Netherthird Nursery. We aim to be on site from 10.15 to 3.30 each day, Mon-Thurs for 4 weeks starting from Wed 19th October. Meet at BTCV office at Auchincruive at 9.30, OR, we can arrange pick up points in Mauchline, Auchinleck or Cumnock.
Restrictions
A level of physical fitness will be required for this project given the nature of the work involved.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview
Training and Induction Details
TRAINING AVAILABLE; VOLUNTEERS CAN ACHIEVE PHYSICAL FITNESS; OUTDOORS WORKING IN A GROUP; PRACTICAL SKILLS;
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Environment
Expenses Detail
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AT STANDARD RATES;
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Starts: Wed 19th October; On site from 10.15am - 3.30pm, Mon-Thurs for 4 weeks; Meet at BTCV office Auchincruive at 9.30. Can arrange other pick-up points in Mauchline, Auchinleck & Cumnock.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
6
Reference Code
20-683
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Scottish Agricultural College
Ayr
Scotland
KA6 5HW
Contact: Sandra Sussman-Bryden
Tel: 01292-525178
Email: s.sussman-bryden@btcv.org.uk
