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Gardening Volunteers

  • The Carrick Centre
  • VO93068
  • Suitable for groups

Description

Join our gardening team at the Carrick Centre. As a garden volunteer you will have the opportunity to do basic maintenance gardening duties such as cutting grass, pruning, weeding, leaf racking, planting, etc. but also if you would like to step it up a little you could support our service users and different groups.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00am to 1pm

Restrictions

If volunteers choose to support our groups a PVG and 2 references are required. PVG costs can be covered by the Carrick Centre. Younger volunteers can be exempt of PVG but need 2 references, one of which can be issued by the school.
Experience required: Young people following the Saltire Awards or the Duke of Edinburgh award can apply. The Carrick Centre supports all volunteers and has a no barrier approach to volunteering. All capabilities welcome, the only requirement would be the willingness to participate and support the community. An interest in gardening is definitely considered an asset.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Taster available: Yes

Last updated 5 months ago

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