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Gardener

  • Bonnie Dundee
  • VO84087

Description

Bonnie Dundee is looking for volunteers to help make Dundee a greener, cleaner and brighter place for everyone. All are welcome to come and help us with our gardening activities and other tasks.

Our volunteers and are involved in a wide range of projects and activities each year. Including tending to over 50 planters, an urban orchard and two gardens in the city centre, plus carrying out litter picks and helping to encourage biodiversity. Those involved aim to improve Dundee’s environment for both residents and visitors alike, providing opportunities for people to get involved and make a difference in their community.

Bonnie Dundee has a great sense of community and enthusiasm, welcoming all volunteers regardless of age, experience or ability. Please do come and join us if you’d like to learn more, have fun and help make Dundee cleaner and brighter for everyone.

Organisation aims and objectives

Bonnie Dundee is a partnership between community groups, Dundee City Council, businesses, organisations and individuals across the city. Volunteers are involved in a wide range of projects and activities each year including tending over 50 city centre planters, gardening sessions, litter picks, encouraging biodiversity and community gardening. Those involved aim to improve Dundee’s environment for both residents and visitors alike.

Availability

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Average of 2 hours per session on days to suit the volunteer (flexible), this is usually a weekly commitment but this is also flexible. More hours would be welcomed in the summer months including some weekends and evenings depending on the growing season.

Frequency and commitment details

Average of 2 hours per session on days to suit the volunteer (flexible), this is usually a weekly commitment but this is also flexible. More hours would be welcomed in the summer months including some weekends and evenings depending on the growing season.

Restrictions

All welcome, but children are to be accompanied by a responsible adult. To ensure the welfare and safety of any children attending the volunteer sessions.
Experience required: Enthusiasm to improve Dundee’s environment, enjoys spending time in the fresh air and see the benefits of the difference they are making. Volunteers do not need any prior gardening experience to attend. The opportunity would benefit someone looking to gain skills in gardening and also those looking to improve social skills and team working ability.
Travel details: Any city centre bus will get volunteers within 5-10 minutes of their location (usually Overgate or Union Street). Expenses regrettably cannot be reimbursed by Bonnie Dundee.

Support

Expenses details: Please note: No expenses are paid for this opportunity
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: This would be agreed after discussion with the volunteer on a case by case basis, to ensure the volunteer is happy with the tasks involved.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 months ago

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