Mossburn Community Farm
Volunteers help out with all aspects of animal care from mucking out and feeding to keeping the farm clean and tidy. We have a range of animals including horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens and more. There are also opportunities for engaging with visitors and giving tours if interested in gaining people-facing skills.
No
Animals / Wildlife
Physical health benefits: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving self-rated health, Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital, Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction, Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability
Saltire Awards, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Volunteering Skills Award (SCQF 3-5), Youth Scotland Awards
Daily
Weekdays, Weekend, Daytime
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Yes
Mental, Learning, Physical
Yes
Conversational
No
Yes
14
80
No gender restriction
No
No
No
Completed on first shift, less than one hour, reading of policies and two forms to complete
Training is ongoing and completed "on the job"
Ongoing
In-person
Yes
Informal chat, Probation period
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
No
Yes
