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.

At Campy Growers, we want to make locally grown food accessible for all. From sowing to harvesting, to building raised beds and revitalizing the soil, Campy Growers has endless opportunities in term of growing. We are a passionate team, ready to bring to project to life! Volunteers learn all the ropes of a Market Garden and production on a larger scale. It is a exciting and vital project for Dundee to face food insecurity and climate crisis. Be part of the change! You can also get in touch through social media: @CampyGrowers

Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and our volunteer programme is for anyone aged 14 and over. We have many young volunteers who help at weekends and in the holidays when they can. Are you 14-8yrs with a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As a youth volunteer with us you can gain experience in visitor management, general estate maintenance and animal handling husbandry. If interested or want to find out more please get in touch.

Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and currently has opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering. Do you have a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As an adult volunteer with us you can share a particular skill you have whether that be organisational providing office support, photography social media, estate management & animal handling. However experience or specific skill set is not needed as we will provide training to volunteers. If you have the ability to work independently this is highly advantageous however should you require a bit of support this is also available for limited number of people too. If you are interested or would like to find out more please get in touch.

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs. Our volunteers have a wide variety of roles. You could be welcoming our wheelchair users and giving advice about the chairs, looking after equipment, keeping the Bunker tidy and decorated, clearing the boardwalk, fund raising, helping administrate the project and lots more. If you have a morning or afternoon spare that can really help us, and of course you can get more involved if you have more time. Come and join our friendly group and help keep the beach wheelchairs running. We are always looking for new volunteers.

Do you have green fingers, do you enjoy making green spaces neat and tidy. You would be required to cut grass and weed borders, help plant out seasonal plants and sweeping up of leaves and rubbish. We are a children and young people?s project based in East Edinburgh.

Whether you are a keen gardener or just enjoy being out in the garden, we are always on the look out for new volunteers to join us. You could be asked to weed, de-head flowers, pot on seedlings, sow seeds, water plants, all other general aspects of gardening, depending on skills and knowledge. Volunteering to take place at The Seed Box, Walled Garden, Ballogie, Aboyne or Glen Tanar Walled Garden, Glen Tanar, Aboyne

PLUS forth valley is an organisation which supports children and young people with additional support needs to access social opportunities. We are seeking a motivated and committed person to volunteer helping us maintain our outdoor garden space in Springkerse Industrial Estate. Our service users enjoy our garden space on a day-to-day basis, and it is made up of a large paved play area, a planted garden area with benches and tables and a sensory wall. You do not have to be a skilled or advanced gardener; we are aiming to keep our outdoor area looking well maintained and less jungle like! We are looking for people who can commit a morning weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. All tools (and cups of tea!) are available at Plus. There may be further opportunities to work along side our committed team of adult service users who undertake projects such as painting and larger gardening tasks.

We are looking for some assistance next week, particularly on Monday, Thursday and Friday, to help with our soakaway drainage system going in at the house. We need volunteers to help unload the materials and assist with the installation of the pipes in their locations. These pipes are very lightweight and easy to carry and install, so no real strength required. We will also need people to assist in the unloading and transporting of the drainage materials to the rear field area and helping unload the ladies cubicles when they arrive on Monday. Our driver will be operating the excavator and we will need to have a Banksman working with him each day, and this may be required for the full week including the weekend. This role will need to be shared by various persons over this period. If you have some free time next week to help us get this done and move 1 step closer to having a working toilet block, please get in touch. Hours will be 1030 to 3pm with a lunch break. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Toilet facilities are available.

As a Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteer you will become part of a team within our farm and gardens, set in beautiful surroundings 5miles outside of Aberdeen city centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. The opportunity does not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications. Please note- our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks. Training provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen. A fantastic opportunity to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.