COVID-19 outbreak: As of 21st March 2022 all major restrictions have been lifted. Our task programme will continue as before.
From 1st April we have significantly increased the number of volunteers permitted in our minibus. We hope this will make it easier for you to come on task with us. In line with guidance for public transport, face masks are encouraged but are no longer required.
Lateral flow testing is no longer generally available. As before, volunteers who are experiencing symptoms should not attend tasks
Here's a list of all the things to think about if you are leading a day task. If you are leading a residential then you will also need to think about food accommodation and travel arrangements.
Make contact with the client:
Talk to your driver (if you are not driving the minibus):
Before leaving your house make sure that you have remembered:
At the Toolshed:
Meet the volunteers at the pickup point:
Turn volunteers away politely if:
When you arrive:
Unpack the minibus:
Give the tool and safety talk. The length of the talk will depend on whether you can see any new faces who need more explanation and reassurance. Things to think about:
As soon as you have got everyone working busily away, you can start work yourself. However you must never get so involved in what you are doing that you stop checking that:
Check the site to make sure