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• Conservation Gardener with Sustainable Communities Initiatives Volunteer Opportunity No. VO104440 - Created/last updated: 15/06/2026

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  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.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	12
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	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.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses can be discussed on a 1-1 basis.
  Experience required:	Needs to enjoy working outdoors and be able to dress themselves appropriately for that. Needs to be interested in wildlife and gardening.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Induction/Training; Informal Chat
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The site is adjacent to Pitmedden Forest. Volunteers will be collected and dropped off in the village of Auchtermuchty.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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