Be part of a small team focussed on regenerating growth in our walled garden (Mon/Wed): • Weeding, digging, planting, hoeing • Barrowing compost about the site Join our horticulturalist in tasks across the farm (Wed/Thurs afternoon): • Weeding, digging, grass cutting, strimming, compost turning, planting

Volunteers required to help with some general maintenance, gardening, cooking and at the annual Christmas Toy Appeal at the local Salvation Army building. This opportunity can be on a weekly or monthly basis If you are interested in volunteering with some of these duties then get in touch

Scottish Wildlife Trust welcome volunteers to join our regular work parties at Spey Bay wildlife reserve. You can help us undertake useful tasks which benefit wildlife and people, learn new skills and meet new people at this beautiful coastal reserve. What will the day involve? This summer we will enriching our knowledge of Spey Bay’s wildlife by doing a Bioblitz, an event which aims to find and identify as many species as possible in a set location in a short amount of time. We will also be removing Himalayan Balsam, an Invasive Non-Native Species, from the woodlands. When? Volunteer days are typically held once a month on a Tuesday from 10.00am-3.00pm. You are welcome to join in for all or part-of the day. What should I bring? • Suitable warm outdoor clothing including waterproofs. • Sturdy boots or wellies - steel-toe cap preferred but not essential. • Gloves - gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. • Lunch, plenty of snacks and a drink -a warm flask is recommended in cooler months Please contact Beth Harwood by email eharwood@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk before coming out as events may occasionally change.

St Colms has a large polytunnel and garden area with cold frames where they grow and sell plants. We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with horticulture activities.This could be in the polytunnel or outdoors. Tasks include sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, weeding and watering.

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in an outdoor gardening group during the months of July and August. You will engage with members of our community at our gardening group. Volunteers are asked to take on simple administrative takes such as taking a register and assisting the group leader with delivering activities or leading the activity session. Being part of this initiative would mean you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in outdoor groups and activities whilst encouraging a healthier lifestyle, learning new skills and improving social interaction with others.

Help us to develop a pioneering Scotland-wide path network for the benefit of all. This is a great opportunity to improve access to your local area and learn more about your local path routes. You’ll work within your local area to audit existing paths capturing information on their condition and if they are part of a larger network. We also ask you to capture the hidden paths in your local area and add them to the path network. With support and training you will be asked to use online apps to record the information on our path network on your phone or at home. Once we have captured the paths we can support your local community to develop local routes for health, heritage or nature to encourage people to get out and about and explore their local area. https://www.ramblers.org.uk/mappingscotlandspaths

The Allotment Market Stall provides good-quality, well-priced, locally grown fruit and vegetables and reduces waste. We have opportunities for people to help weigh and record produce collected from Aberdeen allotments each week (approx 1.5 hours on Thursday afternoons for the growing season (mid July to Oct). Just as many Thursdays as you are available, so it could be each week or even just one off). Would suit someone with interest in supporting a project collecting and selling local fruit and veg. Main tasks involve: • Help load/unload produce into van. • Help Weigh and Record amounts of produce collected. • Sort produce into crates ready for taking to stall. Full training will be given. Volunteers will be accompanied and supported at all times. This is a great opportunity to: • Make a difference in your city and the environment. • Be a part of a community of growers. For more details please contact us at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com

The Volunteer Ranger positions at Bowhill House and Grounds will involve working closely with the Learning and Engagement Ranger to help complete general maintenance tasks, improve estate infrastructure and complete Environmental Surveys. Role description: Working as part of a small team of volunteers led by the Learning and Engagement Ranger you will have opportunity to help with a variety of tasks on the Bowhill Estate. This will range from maintaining and expanding an extensive walks network, improving the interpretation offering on the walks, general maintenance of the woodlands including cutting back of rhododendron and clearing of storm damaged branches. There will also be opportunity to have some involvement in monitoring of flora and fauna on the estate.

Supporting positive relationships with pupils alongside developing a community garden - a climate responsive action and desire to bring generations together across the community. Activities will include establishing the growing area as a sustainable asset. Role Description :To work with young people from the school in small groups or one-to-one basis if required. Share interest, enthusiasm and learning around growing plants (both edible and attractive), supporting the development of the school garden project and re-wilding while building positive relationships with the children and young people involved. In time this may also lead to opportunities around recipes and cooking as well as reducing waste / zero waste ambition, supporting the town centre gardening volunteers with flowers grown, a small orchard, tree planting and tackling local food poverty as possible. Meeting people and spending time with different age groups – sharing experiences and enjoying time together and learning with / from each other. Some digital connections may be used initially, but this can be worked around. A community volunteer is also being sought to support intergenerational work involving school pupils as part of a core development group. Again, some digital connections may be used initially, but this can be worked around. Note: Some other supporting volunteer roles may be available for the garden project generally – including tree planting, building raised beds for the polytunnel, advice and support to plan planting and practical elements of the project and supporting the care and maintenance of the garden over school holiday times. Skills/Experience required: Patience and a sense of fun. Interest in engaging with younger people. Desirable / Particularly useful – an interest or experience in gardening. Previous experience of a community garden. Interest / previous experience connected to sustainable growing – “Plant to Plate”. Interest / experience in cooking fresh ingredients. Interest in all the above with commitment to reducing waste and negative impacts on the environment. Previous experience in working with children and/or young people. Ability to engage in tasks and activities relating to gardening in the polytunnel sited on campus grounds and other places as required according to Covid restrictions. Training and support will be given around the intergenerational work.

Working alongside the Greenworks team, helping to complete outdoor gardening work in the local area. Whilst positively encouraging young people to learn new skills and growing their confidence and personal abilities.. Role Description: As a volunteer garden assistant, you would work to assist Greenworks supervisors and trainees. Helping the team complete their daily workload whilst encouraging the learning and development of trainees. Summer season is spent outdoors working safely, cutting grass and pathways, maintaining flower beds and weeding, and maintaining the equipment. During the winter months we work on woodwork project such as building bird houses and benches and restoring outdoor furniture. Gardening experience helps, but energy, commitment and a willingness to work positively with the team is more important. Ensure any incidents/accidents are reported immediate. Assist staff and trainees in the day-to-day activities of the gardening and woodwork Enterprise. Perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability, adhering to the Organisation’s Volunteers Follow the Organisation’s policies, procedures and standards. Maintain the confidential information of the Organisation and of its service users. Adhere to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice. Skills/Experience Required : Experience using Petrol Garden machinery (Lawnmowers, grass strimmer’s and hedge cutters) Understanding of risks and how to work safely A level of fitness and physical strength is required Desirable : Driving licence Woodwork, joinery or carpentry skills or knowledge Experience training others Personal skills : Good listening and communication skills. Patient and considerate. A non-judgemental and respectful approach. Understand the importance of and how to maintain healthy boundaries. Responsible and shows initiative.