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Volunteering Opportunity: VO104512

  • Gardening Volunteer
    with Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust.

    Created/last updated: 29/04/2026


    About this opportunity:Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is responsible for preserving and maintaining Kirkcaldy Old Kirk as a community venue, heritage centre and community music hub
     •  The Trust is looking for a volunteer gardener to help with maintaining the garden
     •  The external flower beds provide an area for quiet contemplation and people enjoy viewing them when they pass the church
     •  The kirk also rents out space to a local caf� and they have a �secret garden� which can be used by customers
     •  Volunteers can be involved in activities such as weeding and general maintenance of the flower beds and also, to take on a more creative role, linking with existing Old Kirk volunteers or the caf� owner
     •  This will be dependent on volunteer�s confidence and skills
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     •  As a volunteer you could be part of designing the garden layout and suggesting new and different planting
     •  The recent success of Kirkcaldy in the Britain in Bloom Awards shows us that Kirkcaldy Town Centre plants and flowers are getting noticed
     •  This role is ideal if you enjoy gardening, have time to spare and ideas you wish see bloom!
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.

    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses are paid as required on a fortnightly/monthly basis. Public transport rates of 40p per mile apply.

    Experience required:Enthusiasm and a love for and interest in the outdoors and gardening

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe Old Kirk is situated in Central Kirkcaldy on Kirk Wynd within easy reach of the bus and train stations.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.