Tullibody Community Garden was part of Tullibody Health Living; in February 2021 we became a charity in our own right.
What are they about?
Gardening for health and well-being about sums it up! Their charitable aims are: To advance physical and mental health by supporting people to cook and eat healthy, grown produce; through physical and purposeful activity; and by bringing people together in these activities. To advance community development by provision of a community garden space and encouraging voluntary and social activity, based on an inclusive and mutually supportive approach. To advance education by providing training events and courses in gardening, healthy eating, and environmental activities; and supporting local schools to be active in these areas. To advance environmental improvement by adopting and promoting sustainable practices and encouraging wildlife.
Admin/social media volunteer; the volunteer will assist in preparing paperwork relating to their work and posts for their Facebook. You will be supported by a member of the board and will agree on times and days that are agreed by the board member and the volunteer.
CONTACT
Phone: 07450 230771
Email: communitygardentullibody@gmail.com
A small, friendly Community Garden entirely run by enthusiastic volunteers from all walks of life. We grow, sell and cook fruit and vegetables and encourage and support others to as well. Our aims are: 1 To provide a recreational facility in the form of the community garden, and organise recreational activities that include growing and providing fresh garden produce; supporting local people to grow, cook and eat their own produce; and through physical activity with the goal of improving the conditions of life. 2 To advance community development by provision of a community garden space and encouraging voluntary and social activity. 3 To advance education by providing training events and courses in gardening, healthy eating, and environmental activities; and supporting local schools to be active in these areas. 4 To advance environmental sustainability.
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Experience required: You don’t need a lot of skills, just a wilingess to learn and get along with other people, you must be honest and trustworthy, be non-judgmental.
Are there any restrictions on who can volunteer, if so why?
Minimum age, maximum age, gender etc
Minimum age: 16
Expenses paid: Yes
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Voluteers are invited to undertake taster sessions , see how they fit together, they complete a induction covering health and safety and information about their organisation, they provide ongoing training, and have a buddy system so volunteers have a named person.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer