the green team green volunteers 2016

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1 the green team green volunteers 2016 Winners of the RSPB Nature of Scotland Award, Youth and Education The Green Team Tynecastle High School 2 McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2ND Tel: info@greenteam.org.uk The Green Team is a registered charity number SC and is supported by: Scottish Natural Heritage and the City of Edinburgh Council SHOULD YOU NEED TO CONTACT PARTICIPANTS IN AN EMERGENCY: GREEN TEAM MOBILE NUMBER:

2 The Green Team is a voluntary organisation, working with young people to improve and enjoy wild places. We offer a range of projects throughout the year carrying out practical conservation and having fun. Since 1995 over 4000 young people have been involved with the Green Team. Projects are run by volunteer leaders and Green Team staff. Working together, we improve the local environment for people and wildlife. The opportunities we offer enable young people to increase their understanding and appreciation of the natural world and global issues that can seem overwhelming to us as individuals. Participants learn about the countryside, gain confidence through working as part of a team and can achieve a range of awards. Other Green Team Programmes Green Champions is our employee volunteering programme, offering opportunities for staff to take part in environmental team challenges to improve their community green spaces. Green Schools offers single projects and programmes of activities to support school engagement in outdoor learning activities including the delivery of the John Muir Award. Holiday Activity Programmes offer outdoor environmental activities, nature exploration and bushcraft skills in some of the Lothian s most stunning countryside locations. Activities take place Monday Friday 9am - 5pm 4th - 8th April 18th - 22th July 1st - 5th August Cost 35 per day. To book contact the Green Team office. Safety: The Green Team has an excellent safety record and we take due care in delivering all our activities. We recognise there is an element of risk in all that we do and manage this accordingly. We work within the City of Edinburgh Council s Health and Safety guidelines and procedures. All volunteer leaders undergo training to gain the necessary qualifications to lead our projects and are registered through the PVG scheme. The Green Team has Public Liability Insurance which covers all its activities. There is limited cover for Personal Accident.

3 sunday events sunday events cost 12 each, 9.30am - 5pm Transport is provided from central Edinburgh. KEY TO SYMBOLS Toilets available Bushes! Bunkhouse accommodation Camping accommodation January 17th Glenlude, Innerleithen Create brash hedge enclosures to protect the trees of the Green Team Wildwood from the nibbling deer. January 31st Longniddry bents Removal of sea buckthorn and footpath maintenance with some afternoon rock pooling on the beach. February 7th Springfield Mill Tend to the orchard trees, thin out the woodland and burn the brash on a bonfire. Then for some campfire cooking. February 28th Newhailes Woodland management and estate conservation work. Find out about traditional countryside management techniques. March 6th Roslin Glen Plant a variety of native trees along the glen to encourage wildlife and discover the history of Rosslyn castle and chapel. March 13th Craigmillar Castle Park Vegetation clearance and tree tube maintenance at Edinburgh s millennium forest for Scotland. April 17th Vat Run, South Queensferry Create habitats for wildlife and improve the woodland. Craft your own traditional wooden coat hook. April 24th Glenlude, Innerleithen Help protect the new trees of the Green Team Wildwood from local deer by putting mesh on the tree tubes. May 8th East Lothian coast Explore the rich and varied Gullane coastline and help the East Lothian rangers tidy up the beaches. May 29th Linlithgow Loch Woodland management and conservation tasks around the loch. Explore the magnificent Linlithgow Palace. June 12th Penicuik Estate Woodland management and footpath work at this historic country estate. Find out about the aquatic & terrestrial wildlife. August 28th Muiravonside Country Park A variety of estate tasks to improve the woodlands and make the site more accessible for visitors.

4 September 11th Gore Glen Woodland maintenance and footpath restoration followed by a mini raft race down the river. September 25th Falkland Estate Clear rhododendron from the woodlands and burn it on the bonfire. Marshmallows and hot chocolate. October 2nd Vat Run, South Queensferry Learn the ancient art of making charcoal and carry out woodland management at this lovely Edinburgh park. October 9th Bavelaw Marsh, Pentland Hills Meadow raking to ensure a high quality habitat for wildlife at this site of international importance. November 6th Lord Ancrum s Wood, Newbattle Clear rhododendron and improve the paths in the historic grounds of Newbattle Abbey. Toast marshmallows on the fire. November 13th Musselburgh Lagoons Work alongside the East Lothian Ranger Service at this coastal reserve. Help maintain the newly planted trees. November 27th Glenlude, Innerleithen More tree planting at the Green Team Wildwood. Create brash hedge enclosures to protect the trees from the deer. December 4th Water of Leith Conservation work and footpath improvements in Craiglockhart Dell. Animal tracks and signs workshop. weekend events cost 30 each 9.30am Saturday - 5pm Sunday Transport is provided from central Edinburgh. March 19th - 20th Green Team Wildwood, Glenlude Tree planting at the Green Team Wildwood. Continue work to replace conifer plantation with native trees. Accommodation at the local Village Hall. September 3rd - 4th Barnside Farm, Abbey St Bathan s Hedgerow improvements, tree planting and ragwort pulling on this working organic farm. Take a farm tour and meet the animals. Camping with cooking in the Village Hall. October 29th - 30th Vogrie Country Park Various woodland maintenance tasks and footpath improvements in the park. Look for nocturnal wildlife after dark. Accommodation within the park.

5 Please tick to book a sunday event 12 each: January 17th Glenlude, Innerleithen... January 31st Longniddry bents... February 7th Springfield Mill... February 28th Newhailes... March 6th Roslin Glen... March 13th Craigmillar Castle Park... April 17th Vat Run, South Queensferry... April 24th Glenlude, Innerleithen... May 8th East Lothian coast... May 29th Linlithgow Loch... June 12th Penicuik Estate... August 28th Muiravonside... September 11th Gore Glen... September 25th Falkland Estate... October 2nd Vat Run, South Queensferry... October 9th Bavelaw Marsh, Pentland Hill... November 6th Lord Ancrum s Wood, Newbattle... November 13th Musselburgh Lagoons... November 27th Glenlude, Innerleithen... December 4th Water of Leith... Please tick to book the weekend event 30 each: March 19th - 20th Green Team Wildwood, Glenlude... September 3rd - 4th Barnside Farm, Abbey St Bathan s... October 29th - 30th Vogrie Country Park... YOUR DETAILS Name Address Post Code Tel. no. Mobile no Do you have a regular address YES NO Regular Date of birth EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS booking form Name of contact Relationship to participant Emergency tel. nos Surgery/Doctor s Name and address Tel. no My participation with The Green Team will count towards the Duke of Edinburgh s Award: Volunteering Section Skill Section What level? Bronze / Silver / Gold Award Group / School edofe number Minimum requirement for Duke of Edinburgh s Award: 4 days for Bronze over a minimum of 3 months (or 6 days over 6 months) 6 days for Silver over a minimum of 6 months 10 days for Gold over a minimum of 12 months Please enclose payment of 12 per day, 30 per weekend residential (cheques made payable to The Green Team, or contact the office for bank transfer details) We require silver and gold participants to take part in at least one weekend residential.

6 1. Do you suffer from: a. Any allergies?...yes / No booking form b. Travel sickness?... Yes / No 2. Are you taking any medication at present or do you suffer from any condition requiring medical treatment?...yes / No 3. Have you received a tetanus injection in the last five years?... Yes / No Please give date of last tetanus injection if known 4. Give full details of any illness, injury or condition that might affect your participation 5. If required, do you consent to the following being administered?: a. Paracetamol for pain relief?... Yes / No b. Antihistamine Chlorphenamine (Piriton)? Any brand not permitted?... Yes / No 6. Do you have any Additional Support Needs which might affect your participation?... Yes / No 7. Do you have any special dietary requirements?... Yes / No It is normal practice to take photographs/video for promotional and funding/evaluation purposes. Must be ticked by Parent/Carer if participant is under 18. Should you NOT wish the participant to be included, please tick this box... PLEASE NOTE ANY CHANGE IN MEDICAL CONDITION OR MEDICATION MUST BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PARENTAL AGREEMENT TO EXCURSION AND TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT (THIS MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT/CARER IF THE PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18) I agree to the participant taking part in this excursion. I agree to the participant receiving emergency dental, medical or surgical treatment INCLUDING BLOOD TRANSFUSION/ anaesthetic, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present. I understand reasonable attempt will be made to contact parents/carers before administering treatment. Date Signed by Parent/Carer Parents/Carers with objections to the administration of blood products should contact the The Green Team before completing this form. Tick if you would like to receive the Green Team newsletter