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Strathclyde Students' Union

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Strath Union is an organisation dedicated to supporting students throughout their years at university and beyond.

Green Community Volunteering Day

This opportunity takes place on 31 Jul 2024 Closing date for applications is 30 Jul.

Join Strath Union and The Conservation Volunteers for a volunteering day to create green communities in Glasgow!

Join us for a day of fun outdoor activity to help The Conservation Volunteers with a green community project in Ruchazie Community Space!

Our work will be part of a bigger project turning a sizable area of vacant and derelict land into a number of green community assets such as allotments and woodland learning areas. Tasks range from litterpicking and fly tipping removal to hands-on building of raised wildlife beds and homes for nature. Depending on attendance volunteers may get to even build a bee bank for the site!

Pick-up for the event will be at 9:45am in Glasgow City Centre near Strathclyde campus. For any students using public transport to join the event ticket prices will be reimbursed. You can also make your own way to to the location but please be in touch with rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk to find a common meeting point. More specific information about meeting points and transport will be shared with ticket holders closer to the time.

Please prepare by wearing suitable clothing for outdoors, sturdy shoes, preferably boots, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided at lulnch time but please bring water and a packed lunch with you.

There are toilet facilities at Ruchazie pantry or TCV office across the road, as are local shops if you need anything during the day.

There are limited number of spaces for this event, so please click 'apply' to book your free ticket if you are planning on joining. For any questions about the event please contact rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk.

Contact Name

rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk

Benefits to self

- Learning new skills and information about biodiversity and the importance quality green spaces for our environment - Spending a fun day outdoors with other Strathclyde volunteers - Supporting TCV with their vital mission

Benefits to others

- Creating green community spaces for local residents in the area - Supporting TCV with their important work and helping them finish their project at Ruchazie Community Centre - Building homes for nature

Location

Ruchazie Community Centre / Pick-up near Strathclyde Campus

Training available

No additional training required, all information will be provided by TCV staff on the day.

PVG required

No

Support and supervision details

Support will be provided on the day by Strath Union staff, fellow volunteers, and TCV staff.
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