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To work as part of the Greener Kirkcaldy team to support the volunteers who develop and maintain our community garden and orchard at Ravenscraig Walled Gardens in Kirkcaldy.
Ravenscraig Community Orchard was planted in 2012, and shares Ravenscraig Walled Garden with allotments and other community growing projects. Greener Kirkcaldy manages the orchard plus a large training allotment within the Walled Garden. We run volunteer gardening sessions 2 days per week, and organise workshops and events at the Gardens. The objectives of the project are to provide
- great volunteering and educational opportunities
- the facilities, training and inspiration to encourage local people to grow and eat fruit and vegetables
- a resource of healthy food for the community
Specific responsibilities
- To assist the Project Leader in coordinating volunteer gardening sessions.
- To support the volunteers to develop the site in line with the relevant plans and designs.
- To ensure that the site is well-maintained.
- To assist with the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
- To provide 1 to 1 support for volunteers with additional support needs.
General responsibilities
- To engage with volunteers and members of the public in a positive and constructive way and ensure their needs are met.
- To take an inclusive and empowering ‘community development’ approach.
- To communicate effectively with others.
- To work with team members to achieve goals.
- To work constructively with project partners.
- To report on the success of allocated tasks.
- To comply fully with the organisation ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
- To attend project meetings as required.
- To undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.
For Job application pack email admin@tayportgarden.org
Please note: CVs are not acceptable.
Closing Date: September 7, 2018 Interview Date: Monday, 1 October, 2018
As an inspirational legacy of NVA, the Hidden Gardens is an urban greenspace of international repute which is rooted in its local community.
Located in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow, the Hidden Gardens is a community resource which exists to provide a safe place of sanctuary, learning and participation.
We promote community integration and understanding between people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds through horticulture, nature, creativity and collaboration.
Our programme of activities and events aims to achieve the following impacts:
- Increase understanding, exchange and integration between people of all cultures
- Improve health and well-being of participants
- Improve knowledge, skills and creativity of participants
Visit our website and Social Media platforms to find out more about our wide ranging work: www.thehiddengardens.org.uk .
The Gardens are entering a new phase of strategic development. We will be initiating projects which will extend our reach to new communities. These will include implementing new Arts, Learning and Community Engagement plans.
The Hidden Gardens is operated by the Hidden Gardens Trust, and we are now seeking new trustees to support us to realise our ambitions.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with the following expertise:
- Art and design
- Equalities
- Biodiversity
- Finance
- Social Enterprise
How to Apply: Applications To apply, please send a brief CV and a covering letter telling us why you want to join the Hidden Gardens board and what you will bring to the company to: Pip@TheHiddenGardens.org.uk Deadline: 12 noon Friday 24 August 2018 Closing Date: August 24, 2018
The Community Gardner / Groupworker will work as part of a small team developing and maintaining 4 small scale food growing sites primarily within NHS Lanarkshire hospitals as part of the Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership action Plan.
Closing Date is 5 September at 12 noon
How to Apply:Please contact enquiries@cciweb.org.uk for a job description and application
Closing Date: September 5, 2018
Application forms, job descriptions and guidelines are available to download from our website www.samh.org.uk. Please note that your application should be completed electronically and emailed back to jobs@samh.org.uk, no other form of application will be accepted.
Closing Date: August 7, 2018 Interview Date: Wednesday, 15 August, 2018For job description - please see website goodmoves
Contact Name: Greig Sandilands How to Apply:Go to website - goodmoves
Closing Date: July 8, 2018For job description go to: goodmoves
Contact Name: Greig Sandilands How to Apply:For application pack go to: goodmoves
Closing Date: July 8, 2018 Interview Date: Thursday, 12 July, 2018
Lothlorien is a Therapeutic Community for people with mental health difficulties situated in a quiet rural setting in South West Scotland. We are looking to recruit a full-time male Therapeutic Gardening Co-ordinator and we also have Relief Gardener positions available. This is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to work within a Therapeutic Community environment. We are looking for a creative individual who can inspire our residents to connect with gardening as a route to recovery and wellbeing. The garden plays a central part in helping people connect with a sense of meaning and purpose in their recovery at Lothlorien Community. The person appointed will be coming into an organic vegetable garden with scope for innovation. We provide a structured gardening programme pitched at an appropriate level for people in recovery from mental health problems. This can have a very positive effect on mental wellbeing by having a grounding and healing effect, as well as providing people with the opportunity to develop their self-esteem, confidence and skills when working towards recovery. The therapeutic and relational aspects of the work are more important than being goal-orientated. Working with residents to foster a sense of participation, belonging, inclusion, mutual respect, at a pace and level with which they are comfortable is key.
Links to Job Description and Application Form at www.lothlorien.tc
Contact Name: Blanche Mulholland How to Apply:Links to Job Description and Application Form at www.lothlorien.tc
Closing Date: May 31, 2019Tiphereth
55 Torphin Road
Edinburgh EH13 0PQ
We are looking for a motivated individual who can provide support and make a difference to peoples’ lives.
Due to expansion of our day service we are seeking a full-time Co-Worker (support worker) supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in meaningful work and activities.
We are recruiting specifically for our Peregrine group which works with people in other community projects in gardening and environmental work. Some of the work would involve one-to-one support, and some working with small groups.
Full details of what the role requires is available on our website www.tiphereth.org.uk
We are looking for compassionate, creative, confident and motivated individuals who have the passion to assist the people we support to achieve their personal outcomes and make a difference to peoples’ lives.
Tiphereth, Camphill in Edinburgh, is a vibrant and growing charity in the Colinton area of Edinburgh with residential care, supported living, social enterprises and a growing day service.
Both salary and holidays rise in relation to length of service. Holidays 36 days rising to 40 days p/a. plus 9% pension
How to Apply: To apply, send an application form to admin@tiphereth.org.uk Closing Date: June 29, 2018 Interview Date: Tuesday, 3 July, 2018