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Conservation Gardener

Volunteering opportunity with Sustainable Communities Initiatives

Organisation
Sustainable Communities Initiatives
Type
Conservation / Gardening
Benefits
Environment
Age
12 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Expenses can be discussed on a 1-1 basis.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO104440 · updated 15 June 2026

About this opportunity

This is an opportunity to help create a more bio-diverse ecosystem for local wildlife. On the small site of 1.6 acres there is a burn, small woodland, grassy areas and a forest garden to nurture into providing more diversity for wildlife.

The site is adjacent to Pitmedden Forest, home of red squirrels, pine martens and so much more. It is a tranquil location with lots of possible learning – what does the land want to do, what do the non-human residents need, and how can human and wildlife co-exist here?

The site will provide a valuable wildlife corridor for native species and provide important data to conservation groups studying red squirrels and other species found here.

SCI are looking for volunteers to help maintain the area. Volunteers can get involved in a mix of physical and gentler tasks, and something can be found to suit everyone.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

The support person has a high level of skills using empathic listening and identifying needs. They will be observing the volunteer/s to ensure they are getting their needs met. In the informal chat they will help the volunteer identify the needs they have and any useful strategies to reduce anxiety, stress, dissatisfaction.
The volunteer sessions will begin and end with a check-in and check out – the check in helps SCI to know how everyone is feeling that day and using a decision-making tool, decide on task delegation together.

Experience

Needs to enjoy working outdoors and be able to dress themselves appropriately for that.
Needs to be interested in wildlife and gardening.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Induction/Training; Informal Chat

Travel

The site is adjacent to Pitmedden Forest. Volunteers will be collected and dropped off in the village of Auchtermuchty.

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