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EPIC Volunteer

  • EPIC - TCV - Clacks
  • VO66677

Description

TCV and EPIC (Enabling Projects In Clackmannanshire) are looking for volunteers to work with them and help improve the green spaces and green networks of Clackmannanshire.

Their work takes volunteers all across Clackmannanshire with sites ranging from the Ochil Glens to high level paths, across community projects around the Hillfoot towns and to areas along the River Devon.

Their work includes:
• Wildflower Seed and Bulb Planting
• Tree and Plug Planting
• Path building
• Scrub clearance
• Removing Invasive Plant Species
• Fence building
• Pond building
• Creating Habitats for Wildlife
• Drystone Walling and much more

Volunteering with TCV is a great way to: get outdoors, learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference.
The activities run each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, they cannot provide travel/pick-ups at the moment.

Absolutely no prior knowledge, work experience or skills are necessary.

All groups are run by an experienced leader who will give you training in the activities they do, the reasons why they do them and the tools used. All equipment, tools and gloves are supplied. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please bring along a packed lunch and any water or juice you would like.

Organisation aims and objectives

The EPIC partnership seeks to raise awareness of the distinctive landscape features and biodiversity around the Ochils Hillfoot Villages and promotes the need to safeguard natural heritage through community engagement and volunteering. The purpose of EPIC is to engage local communities in environmental projects that will enhance the natural and cultural heritage of Clackmannanshire whilst empowering the notion of local stewardship.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Frequency and commitment details

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Restrictions

Experience required: No previous experience is necessary just the willingness to lend a hand and work as part of a team.
Travel details: Able to pay expenses, but exact budget not been agreed as yet for the project.

Support

Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Volunteers can have a taster session either in their own premises or on site. Volunteers will be introduced to the task and any tools to be used as well as made aware of any site precautions. Volunteers will be supervised throughout. TCV run a number of courses and workshops that could be offered to volunteers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

Last updated 3 months ago

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