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Gardening Volunteer

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Description

We are currently looking for volunteers for our open volunteer days on Thursdays. Volunteers will drop in any time between 10am - 5pm and spend time cultivating the market garden and beautifying the Croft. This is not only a good opportunity to get involved in our community, but also a great way to get hands-on experience of gardening and DIY crafts led by our education officers. Spend time outside, learn something and meet great folks!

Organisation aims and objectives

Leith Community Crops in Pots aims to grow vegetables and flowers for pollinating insects, in urban spaces, in order to improve health and wellbeing, community cohesion and the environment.

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Wednesdays 10-12:30pm for May & June 2022

Restrictions

Experience required: No gardening experience required. When you start, we will take some time to see what skills and preferences you have, and find the right tasks for you. Our outdoor officers will be there to show you specific skills, and if you have some skill we're happy to find opportunities for you to use that.
Travel details: Our team will be on Leith Community Croft at EH6 7EL from 10am - 5pm on Thursdays. Just come in and inquire about the volunteer opportunity. If you can't find the Croft, come to our office around the corner at Annex 2, Davidson House, EH6 7EY and someone will show you where to go.
Minimum age: 12

Support

Expenses details: No expenses paid.
Training details: When you first start, we will give you a tour of the Croft and an induction to what we're trying to do. We will provide ongoing instruction of the tasks at hand each day.

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