Description
Who can resist the chance to help restore a 'lost' 15th century walled garden here in Edinburgh? Or to get fit without paying gym costs? We are keen to recruit volunteers for a wide variety of gardening tasks. You don't have to have specific gardening skills – enthusiasm counts. A wide variety of activities are involved in the restoration project – digging, clearing, weeding, planting, general repair and maintenance of sheds, greeting, helping with planning, harvesting seasonal produce being some of them.
Organisation aims and objectives
To protect and restore the 15thC Walled Garden that was once part of the now-demolished Granton Castle. In doing this we aim to create a thriving, sustainable and productive community garden and heritage gateway to Edinburgh's waterfront through a community-led approach that will be accessible to existing and new populations and will contribute to community integration and cohesion.
Availability
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Afternoon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Evening |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minimum commitment 2 - 4 hours, one day a week.
Frequency and commitment details
Minimum commitment 2 - 4 hours, one day a week.
Restrictions
Experience required: Energy and enthusiasm. The volunteering is suitable for all fitness levels and adaptable to individuals.
Travel details: The garden is located next door to the Social Bite Village on West Shore Road, EH5 1QB
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses details: No expenses
Training details: We would offer induction at the start of the volunteer's time with us.