Events Volunteer

This Volunteer Position is Seasonal, for March/April, June/July/August, September/October.

This volunteer position would be ideal for someone who wants to volunteer for a few weeks and not worry about knowing anything about plants.

Background:

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the setting up and running of events throughout the year.

Objectives:

Work with our Educational Gardener Walter, fellow volunteers and our operational manager to produce a fun event for the community.

Specific tasks and duties:

Setting up and creating decorations
Interacting with visitors and helping them during the event.
Setting up crafts for kids
Dressing up and taking part!

Benefits:

Meet and work with a social, friendly team with an opportunity to connect with both the Castlebank community and like-minded people
Working outdoors
Gain experience in what is involved when running an event
Industry placement reference

Training:

Induction and training happen on-the-job

Times/Days:

Seasonal:
Easter: March – April

Summer: May – August

Halloween: September – October

Christmas: Last weekend in November and 1st weekend in December

Commitment required:

Ideally, we ask that volunteers commit to at least a few hours, this means more work gets done and no one is rushing trying to finish something.

Skills/experience/ personal qualities required:

An enthusiastic passion for being part of the Castlebank Horticultural Centre Community
Reliability. It is important that you turn up for your shift and communicate (as agreed with Educational Gardener) if you can’t make it.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
Be able to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Positive attitude and good work ethic.
Be respectful, polite and courteous to fellow volunteers.
A commitment to employ safe work practices as guided by your supervisor is mandatory.