Volunteering on hold
We are currrently not recruiting new volunteers for our Sustainable Garden.
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If you have any questions about volunteering, please email [email protected]
Opportunities currently on hold
Sustainable Garden volunteers
Role Purpose
To provide support in the development and maintenance of the Welcoming Sustainable Garden (located in Saughton Mains Allotments, Chesser Loan) and relative project’s activities, such as: food growing home visits, food growing workshops and cookery classes.
Commitment
We usually meet on a weekly basis at the garden but this is subject to seasonal variation.
Skills and qualities needed
Gardening and food growing experience desirable but not essential, reliability and flexibility, a keen interest in meeting new people and learn about different cultures. Commitment to the vision and the values of The Welcoming
Training and support
Informal induction, food growing training and on-going support offered.