Renfrewshire Environmental Trust needs the support of more volunteer gardeners for a few hours per week to help with the following tasks;
- To assist with upkeep of raised beds and growing spaces, planting of vegetables and flowers, general maintenance of grounds, and weeding.
- To engage with children, young people, teachers, the public and try and promote the positives of gardening.
- To meet with representatives from local schools & nurseries, local community groups, voluntary organisations, local business and public services to promote the project.
The Trust will provide support and supervision, and there would be opportunities to meet other volunteers through volunteer support meetings. We offer induction, on-going training and support. There are procedures for monitoring and dealing with problems through volunteer review, training needs analysis and volunteer agreement.
No formal skills are required for this role. A practical knowledge of gardening skills would be beneficial. The ability to work using own initiative is essential. We are recruiting volunteers who are honest, genuine, friendly, accepting and non-judgemental. Interest in environmental issues and some knowledge of the Paisley area is desirable.
Volunteers should first make contact for an informal chat. There is an application form and two references are requested. Volunteers are working with children and young people within open spaces of a school or nursery building. This work requires a PVG registration with Disclosure Scotland.
By volunteering, you can meet new people and learn about food growing, support nature and promote healthy lifestyles. You will be very much part of our small team and get good levels of support and the chance to work outdoors in an exciting project. We will also encourage you to develop skills and experience for health and wellbeing, further education or employment.
For more information contact: Mobile: 0753 127 4865 and/or Email: retpaisley@yahoo.com
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