Painting the benches at the viewpoint.

Friends of Beechwood Court

There are many opportunities for people to give to Beechwood Court by offering their time and use of their skills.

We will be grateful for people who are happy to work within the overall plan of the centre management, and work at times that will fit in with the business profile and not affect the activities of the guests'. People need to be suitably skilled for the task and able to work without supervision.

There are many areas in which you can help out.

Giving: So many folk want to help but do not have the skills or time to use their talents at the centre. By giving for general use at Beechwood Court we will be able to fund projects or materials for work by those who can spend time here. If you pay tax, you can increase the value of your gift by completing a gift aid form. Contact the manager for more details

Painting and Decorating: it's a bit like the Forth Bridge; as soon as one area is completed there is another needing a touch up or make-over.

Record Keeping:  Legislation and regulations requires so much reporting. Our recording could benefit from the support of someone with a tidy, meticulous and realistic mind.

Cooking: Are you qualified and prepared to wok to modern environmental standards, why not give the regular staff a break or help out at busy times.

Gardening: from simple sweeping and tidying, to taking care of the trees*, there is always plenty to do. Working outdoors can be so refreshing, and although natural growth can be inspiring, in order for it to be functional for the centre it needs to be tidy and safe.

*Any one involved in the husbanding of our trees must do so with respect to the tree preservation order, and be qualified if using a motorised saw.

Repairs: Experienced carpenters, plumbers and qualified electricians are always welcome to assist in the constant repairs required in this busy centre. Local person willing to be called out for emergencies would be a particular help.

The "little things": Just a little job like visiting the Tourist information centre regularly, collecting supplies and making up packages of information for customers would help so much.

Write and let us know what you can do. Please give us your:  name  / address / telephone number / your experience / your interests / the time and dates you have available / qualifications relating to the service you are volunteering /  (CRB check when appropriate) or email us with your address for a "Volunteer Application" form.

To show our gratitude to volunteers, we usually provide refreshment for folk who are helping and for those on larger projects we usually provide accommodation (although we can not always promise this if we have venerable guests and the volunteer is not registered with the CRB)