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Placement with Water of Leith Conservation Trust

Published: 21/10/2011 Updated: 10/02/2012
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Placement with Water of Leith Conservation Trust

When We Need You

From 21/10/2011 to 10/05/2012

About Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers in maintaining the Water of Leith through habitat creation, planting and path maintenance.

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About The Rock Trust - Underground Networks

The Rock Trust has developed proactive initiatives to support young people experiencing homelessness in acquiring the skills required for independent living in their own tenancies.

Skills & Experience

These opportunities are suited to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, are ready to move into employment and can commit to volunteering for six months. No experience is required, but an interest in conservation volunteering is essential.

Travel Details

Opportunity occurs at the Water of Leith Conservation Trust in Slateford and at various sites along the Water of Leith. Volunteers are expected to make their own way to and from the Trust and various meeting points.

Requirements

Application Form, Informal Chat, Interview, References

Training and Induction Details

Training will be provided as required e.g. tool handling

Work Type

Conservation / Gardening

Client Group

Environment

Expenses Detail

Volunteers are expected to make their own way to and from the site and assistance with travel expenses can be made available on a person by person basis.

Accessibility Details

No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

One day a week for six months (days of activity vary from week to week)

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteers Required

9

Reference Code

26-3862

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh

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Contact Details


55 Albany Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 3QY


Contact: Frank Ross
Tel: 0131 524 9861
Email: frank.ross@rocktrust.org
Website: http://www.rocktrust.org

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