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Community Garden Fixer

  • VO100171

Description

Are you a skilled handyperson with a drive to give back to your community? If so, then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for people to assist us on an ad hoc basis to make community gardens safer, more accessible, and visually welcoming. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing general maintenance or development tasks for community gardens such as; raised bed construction/repairs, shed repairs, fencing, path laying, or other hard/soft landscaping.
  • Carrying out routine check-ups following a pre-arranged plan with a community garden.

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills:

  • Skilled in basic practical tasks and maintenance work.
  • Willing to travel around local area or beyond (FEL can help provide transport/cover expenses).
  • Availability to commit on an ad hoc basis.
  • A positive outlook and willing to meet communities at their level of understanding.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.

Organisation aims and objectives

Forth Environment Link (FEL) works with communities and partners across Forth Valley on environmental and food issues. Covering the local authority areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk, FEL combines environmental education and awareness with project support through the Stirling Cycle Hub; Grow Forth, local food initiative; Forth Valley Orchards programme and the Zero Waste Communities project. FEL began in 1989 with the aim of teaching children about biodiversity and nature. In response to community need and interest, the organisation grew in both mandate and geography, expanding to include adult education and demonstration projects. 2008 Forth Valley Food Links merged with FEL, bringing an additional focus on sustainable local food production and consumption. In 2013 Stirling Cycle Hub was formed to increase awareness and participation in cycling and cycling related activities in the area.

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Ad-hoc basis.

Frequency and commitment details

Commitment required on an ad-hoc basis.

Restrictions

Experience required: Must have experience in using tools and at least some experience with basic practical tasks and maintenance work.
Travel details: Ad-hoc across different areas of Falkirk.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: 45p per mile or a receipt of public transport. Any expenses are recorded via a form.
Training details: Any volunteers will need to undertake an industry accredited Health and Safety course, as well as demonstrate a high level of competence.
Support: Childcare,
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