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  • VO90817

Description

Stable Life's mission is to support young people in the Borders who are experiencing personal challenges in their lives. We offer weekly sessions at Dryden Farm and get great results. Can you help us keep our stables and garden maintained?

Bring whatever skills you have! We need fences painted, lawns mowed, drains maintained and more. You will be working around vulnerable young people so a friendly and calm demeanor is important. Volunteer when it suits you.

Organisation aims and objectives

Stable Life is a registered charity working with vulnerable young people between 10 and 18 years of age in the Scottish Borders who are experiencing personal challenges. We offer a safe, nurturing and learning experience using the horse and its surroundings to help young people reach their full potential and become healthier and happier.

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Experience required: Ideally, have a few hours to spare weekly/fortnightly but this is less essential during winter. You don’t need any qualifications to become a Stable Life volunteer, it’s your personality and life skills which count.
Travel details: Dryden Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk Scottish Borders
Minimum age: 18

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Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Full Training and support is provided.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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