Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-award winning organisation delivering a wide range of outdoor activities, based in a beautiful walled garden serving the interest of children and young people in the local community.
Methilhill Community Children's Initiative (MCCI) are looking for keen, enthusiastic and creative individuals who enjoy being outdoors to help with maintaining the garden's character. Full training will be given and the opportunity to learn new skills and interests in many different activities including:- planting, pruning, harvesting, weeding, tidying, maintaining paths and upcycling materials.
If you have 2-3 hours a week to spare and would like to have fun while learning new skills, MCCI would like to hear from you!
Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Organisation aims and objectives
Multi-award winning community led charitable organisation focusing on delivering clubs and activities for the local children, young people and the wider community in Methilhill. We aim to "advance education", to advance citizenship or community development" and aim to achieve this via youth clubs and the Methilhill Community Learning Garden project. The Garden project focuses on promoting natural play and a curiosity for learning. The project aims to enhance the confidence and resilience of children and young people as well as harness a respect and appreciation of the natural world.
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Minimum 2-3 hours per week.
Restrictions
Experience required: Some gardening knowledge and experience would be preferable, though not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn would be great!
Travel details: Takes place at Sea Road, Methilhill Community Children's Initiative Learning Garden, KY8 2GW.
There are bus stops within walking distance and parking is available.
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses paid fortnightly.
Training details: Volunteers will be paired with a member of staff who will be their main contact. Ongoing support will also be provided by project manager. They offer Azilo online training and in-person training.
Support:
Childcare,
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet