Description
In this role you will help ensure our Forward Vision service’s recently renovated garden areas look fantastic and appeal to all the senses, all year round. Hands-on tasks will include planting, pruning, weed control, and pressure washing pathways and garden furniture. In addition, we would like you to be involved in helping us plan our gardens so that they are beautiful and stimulating in all seasons.
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Hours will vary with seasons. Longer term volunteers 6mths+ preferred.
Restrictions
Experience required: Ideally you will have experience of maintaining a garden, and a good general understanding of gardening and garden maintenance. A knowledge of different plants and flowers would certainly be helpful, as would the ability to carry out a range of physical tasks in the garden areas.
Travel details: The opportunity takes place at Forward Vision, situated on The Royal Blind School campus, in the heart of Morningside, Edinburgh. It is a short 5-10 minute walk from Morningside Road bus routes.
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Volunteers should complete an expenses form and return this to their volunteer champion. Expenses are usually paid to the volunteer's bank account. More information is available in our volunteer handbook.
Training details: We’ll provide an induction and training for you (about Sight Scotland, its values, and your role) to get started, and we’ll help you to keep learning while you’re volunteering with us. You’ll also have free access to all the courses in our online e-learning system.
Support:
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet