About Muck and Magic Garden
The Muck and Magic Garden was set up in 2011. It is open to all volunteer members of the public on Mondays and Wednesdays.
What's Involved
We are looking for volunteers to engage in a wide variety of community garden based activities such as planting, weeding, harvesting, composting and general garden maintenance. It's an opportunity for volunteers to learn gardening skills, work along side other volunteers in a socially inclusive way.
Muck and Magic Garden
The garden opened in 2011.It is based on a piece of land owned by Dublin City Council where we have constructed a series of raised beds, used for growing vegetables, a garden shed and a series of compost bins. In recent months the garden has acquired some hens.
Volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers who have an interest in gardening or want to meet people while learning something new and getting active are welcome to become members. We have a place for volunteers of all levels of gardening skill and all levels of commitment.
Muck and Magic Garden is open on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
What's required for this position
Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in the community gardening project. No experience of gardening is needed, just an interest in learning and getting stuck in.
The garden is wheelchair accessible and open to people with disabilities. We endeavor to support and welcome people from all walks of life. However, there are no specific supports for this area.
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 2hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Coultry Gardens, Ballymun, ( beside St. Pappins Church)
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
