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Volunteer Training 2008

The next round of training for new Bothy Venture Volunteers will take place in Jan 2009. In the meantime, you can get involved in other volunteer roles. For further info please click here. Existing volunteers may be interested in the following opportunities...

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd Nov, Drystane Walling Training for Volunteers, Glen Etive

For beginners, this weekend is a repeat of the previous session.  For those that attended, this will be a chance to develop your skills. We will continue working at the site of the organic garden enclosure.

Staff: John Diment, Scott Keillor.

Support:  Caff McCluskey.

Volunteers: Alan Rooney, Chris James, Lou Evans, David Moore, Gail Wilson, Katie Paterson, Carol Goodall, Michael Jeffries, Clare Symonds.

This Course is now full - get in touch on 0131 475 2395 if you'd like to be on the waiting list!

Fri 12th - Sun 14th December, Conservation Team Leader Training and Review, Glen Etive.

The weekend will, as always, contain an element of practical work and celebration as well as an intensive look at the compentencies and skills required of a team leader.  Expect the unexpected!

Staff: Rhyddian Knight, Jane Bruce (tbc)

Aspiring Team Leaders: Clare Symonds, Tim Randall, Michael Jeffries(tbc), Caff McCluskey, Donna Beattie, Ruby Arnswaldt.

Places still available - get in touch on 0131 475 2395 if you'd like to take part!

***NEW Experiential courses planned for 2009 ***

• Natural plasters and finishes workshop with Annabel and Alan of Earthed.
• Solar hot water heating workshop with Jonny Kinross.
• Dry stone willing workshops with John Diment.
• Rocket mass heater workshop with Rhyddian Knight.

For further information about volunteering with Venture Scotland please visit the volunteering section of our website.