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Green Team relies on volunteers to lead our day and residential projects. Volunteers
usually have some experience of conservation work or youth work. Without the support
of these leaders, the work of the Green Team would not be possible, and we are
very grateful for your continued support!
If you would be interested in working with 14-25 year olds through a range of environmental activities and could spare 5 or 6 weekends a year then please get in touch. Experience of running conservation tasks and working with young people is useful, but training can be given in first aid, leadership, conservation skills, minibus driving, environmental games and activities and the John Muir Award. The projects are free, and we provide training at no cost whenever possible.
See below for our training programme for 2010.
"Just a quick note to say a massive thank you to you for the fantastic weekend at Wiston Lodge. I had such a brilliant time and gained so much from the weekend. I was amazed by how much enthusiasm everyone had and it was truly infectious! The organisation that must have gone in to such a weekend must have been phenomenal and its a credit to you both that everyone had an amazing time! I am really looking forward to my first Green Team adventure and feel excited, confident and organised to do it! Thank you again. " Mellony Bertram, volunteer leader
Each month we have an evening session where our volunteers can come together in an informal way and learn new skills, usually environmental. So far we have visited John Muir's birthplace in Dunbar, gone on an evening badger watch and been pond dipping in Holyrood Park. photo badger walk 08. Still to come this year we will be learning about reusable energy with the Powerpod, having a talk from waste Aware Edinburgh and going on a minibeast hunt. For a list of monthly events contact Mandy 0131 558 9571, mandy@greenteam.org.uk.
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Volunteer Leader Training 2010
All courses are free to Green Team volunteers unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in booking on please get in touch with Mandy a.s.a.p. (Contact details).
Child Protection Training (mandatory for all leaders)
Date:
Monday January 18th
Time: 6.30 – 9.30pm
Location: Green Team Training
Room (West Lobby)
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
This course will familiarise volunteers with the Child Protection guidelines, explore values and attitudes to child abuse and look at case studies and signs of abuse. The course has been specially developed to focus on working in the outdoors with young people and is very relevant to our work.
This is a mandatory course for all Green Team Project volunteers.
Emergency First Aid (with a focus on working outdoors)
Date:
Sat January 23rd
Time: 9.30 – 4.30pm
Location: Green Team Training
Room ( West Lobby )
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
This is a wonderful 1 day certificated course of First Aid in the Outdoors which is being created for the Green Team. The instructor is Philip Bagnall . Loads of practical sessions, senarios and an instructor who is very personable . Only 12 places available so sign up quick. Bring A Packed Lunch, coffee & tea provided.
Conservation Weekend for Volunteer Leaders Only
Date:
Sat/Sun 6/7th February
Time: 9.30 Sat – 5.00pm Sun
Location: Vogrie
Country Park
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
An opportunity to spend some time together (with no young people). This weekend will involve a variety of conservation tasks and time to explore the areas we are working in. Sites will be confirmed nearer the time. Join us for a fun and very sociable weekend. Bring along a bottle of wine for the sat night.
Bring a Packed lunch for the Saturday and outdoor clothes and boots. Transport provided.
Green Team AGM & Ceilidh
Date: Friday
26th February
Time: 6.30 onwards
Location: Nelson Hall,
Cost for Ceilidh:
£7 Adult / £3.50 Concessions
Join us for our Annual AGM and
find out what’s been happening with the Green Team in 2009. Join us for our
after for our annual fundraising Ceilidh and dance till late. A great night out
for all, family and friends welcome.
Outdoor Games in Green Spaces
Date:
Saturday May 22nd
Time: 10.00 – 4.00pm
Location: Hopetoun House Estate,
South Queensferry ( Transport Available )
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
This one day course will provide you with a huge variety of games that you can play in green spaces. From environmental energisers to team building and team challenges there really is something for everyone. During the day we will explore the amazing grounds of Hopetoun House Estate. Bring outdoor clothes and walking boots and a packed lunch with you.
Exploring Nature Activities
Date:
Saturday 19th June
Time: 10.00 – 4.00pm
Location: Vogrie Country
Park ( Transport from GT Office ) or make your own way
Cost: Free to Green
Team leaders
This one day course will invite you to explore nature using a variety of environmental activities. We will use all our senses, environmental art and science to work out what’s going on in wild places. A fun day that will invite you to get involved by surveying, identifying what’s around us and looking at things in a different way. Bring outdoor clothes and walking boots and a packed lunch with you.
Forest Skills
Date:
Saturday 11th September
Time: 10.00 – 4.00pm
Location: Dalkeith Country
Park
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
Green Team Gathering
Date: Saturday 25th September
Time: 9.45 –
4.30pm
Location: Redhall Walled Garden ( Transport from GT Office ) or make
your own way
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
Join us for our Annual Green Team gathering. A time when all Green Team Volunteers,can come together and spend quality time together. The day will consist of a series of small workshops and time spent in the outdoors. There will be input from staff and the Board of Directors, with time to reflect on how the projects are working. This year we move venue to the amazing Redhall Walled Garden. A unique site, with a very special feel to it. Come along and join the Team on this very special day. Lunch and transport provided by the Green Team.
Green Team New Leader Induction (mandatory for all new leaders)
Date: 13th /14th November
Time:
9.30 – 5.00pm
Location: Alison Cargyll House ( Transport from GT Office
) or make your own way
Cost: Free to Green Team leaders
This course
will cover health and safety policies and procedures and look at Roles and Responsibilities
of a Green Team Project Leader. We will carry out a conservation task and play
some environmental games. In fact all you need to know to lead a Green Team project.
This is a residential weekend.
There will be a minibus leaving from the Green Team Office – please indicate if you want a seat booked when you sign up. All food is provided for weekend.
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