An exciting opportunity to join the Under the Trees team, working in the great and beautiful outdoors whilst gaining valuable experience working with young children and young adults. You will potentially be working in all weathers and in all seasons - we can provide waterproofs! Under the Trees runs fun and educational sessions for school children in the Falkirk and Stirling areas, as well as a programme of public events for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Events run all year round. As a Volunteer Education Assistant, there will be opportunities for you to do a range of the following: - Assist with Educational Sessions for school groups, including term-time forest schools. - Assist with sessions for the general public, including a monthly nature club for ages 0-13. - Assist with holiday play sessions and family events. - Plan and lead in activities. - Maintain resources effectively. - Keep session areas safe and tidy. - Desk-based activities in planning, creating materials and administration.

Midlothian Wildflowers are seeking volunteers to help conserve and regenerate some of Midlothian’s neglected meadows. Our conservation volunteers do a range of activities, ranging including species monitoring, sowing and harvesting seed, and meadow raking to maintain balanced meadow soils. All abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary. You will be fully supported and working alongside nature-loving folk!

The St Magnus Way are looking for volunteer Path Keepers to walk sections of the St Magnus Way to check the condition of the path and report any problems to the Volunteer Coordinator. Key activities include: • Checking the general condition of the path in a particular section of the Way. • Checking way marker poles and way markers (missing or fallen). • Checking in grassy areas if strimming is required. • Reporting major littering. • Taking home minor litter. • Informing the Coordinator when a section has been checked. What could a volunteer gain from the experience? • Providing a service to the local community and visitors. • Being part of a St Magnus Way community of walkers. • Exercise and fresh air.

Volunteers are needed for a new gardening team in Stenhousemuir. If you enjoy working independently or as part of a team, we want to hear from you. As part of KLSB (Keeping Larbert & Stenhousemuir Beautiful), you will be asked to help maintain our community gardens and town centre planters. We hold fortnightly meetings at our community café, where you can make new friends, exchange seeds, share tips, and enjoy a warm drink and a snack. No experience is necessary, but a passion for working outdoors and an outgoing personality is preferred. This is an ideal opportunity to learn new skills and help support your community. Tools and hi-viz provided. Everyone is welcome.