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What would be the perfect gift for 2015? Something that could make a real difference? Something that will give you satisfaction, help others to gain new skills and grow food locally.
By becoming a Growing Mentor with Feed Avalon you can share your food growing knowledge and skills.
We are now seeking new mentors to start in 2015. Will you help us transform our local food system?
We are looking for people who can help spread the buzz about food growing and bringing people together:
Mentors will benefit from
Mentors will be in regular contact with new growers to provide tips, inspiration and advice over the growing season.
We are looking for people with at least two years food growing experience and willing to promote environment-friendly, organic methods, with minimal use of man-made chemicals (training will be given, as needed).
Previous mentors, under the Garden Organic ‘Master Gardener’s’ scheme in Somerset, have gone onto further training and community food growing work.
We are currently recruiting new mentors. There is a short and simple application form, available online, or for details please get in touch with Carol Stone, carol@feedavalon.org.uk, mobile 07552975778.
The next induction training weekend is Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2015 at the Red Brick Building.
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