The TCV Green Gym is not a literal gym, but the focus is to improve health & well-being through physical activity which caters to conservation of green spaces. So, you can be confident you’re joining a safe and welcoming project. Weekly Green Gym sessions are:
- Around 3 – 4 hours long
- Supported by trained leaders.
- Inclusive with activities ranging from light to vigorous gardening or conservation work.
- A great place to meet local, like-minded people during the social tea break.
- A chance to learn new skills.
Main Duties:
The weekly sessions give you the opportunity to join like-minded volunteers to plant trees, grow food, create wildflower meadows, manage woodland, and more – all with the guidance of your highly trained TCV project leaders. So, you can be confident you’re joining a safe and welcoming project.
- Get Outdoors: being surrounded by greenery has been shown to improve overall mental health and reduce heart rates.
- Get Active: Conservation work or gardening is a great low impact way to exercise your whole body.
- Meet Local People: Our volunteers love meeting new people, so no need to be shy, enjoy coming together to form a team!
- Learn New Skills: From tool use and plant ID to group leadership, there is something for everyone.
- Make a Difference: All sessions improve a local green space for people and wildlife.
Volunteers receive guidance from highly trained TCV project leaders. So, you can be confident you’re joining a safe and welcoming project. Those who want to help the project flourish can assume the role of Volunteer Officer, taking on more responsibility to further their work experience.
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