Topic: ARI Mentor Post

[fuchsia]

Hi All

I applied for the post of volunteer mentor with the Allotment Regeneration Initiative for the south west region.
I did an interview this week and I have have been offered the postion today. Woohoo.
So excited that I have had to tell everyone.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[SMP1704]

Well done you ;D

[Duke Ellington]

Congratulations Fucshia ;D What does this post involve.?

Duke

[fuchsia]

Hi Duke

The post involves helping to regenerate disused allotment sites and helping to make new allotment sites. Its like the NSALG but we don`t deal with legal matters just practical matters like committees, fund raising, applying for grants etc. It is funded by the lottery and lots of other organisations to help promote allotments for all in the community.
They work alongside/with NSALG when helping to set up new sites. NSALG negotiate with local farmers/council/parishes etc for leases or buying land and any other legal matters and ARI help with establishing the site.
I guess there`s lots more but I have to go for training in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and I am a soft southerner so I am looking forward to going that far up the country  8)
I love the accent but don`t know anything else about Newcastle. I hope to get to see some allotment sites while I am there.  :D

[shirlton]

I am so pleased that you got the position . You will be able to do what you did on your own site only on a wider scale. Keep us posted as to your plans ands ventures

[Squash64]

That's brilliant, well done!
I would love a job like that - imagine getting paid for doing something you love anyway  :D
ARI have used lots of my photos in their newsletter in the past so I feel sort of connected.

[lorna]

Many congratulations.

[Sparkly]

Congrats that is great news!

[cornykev]

HOORAH!     ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[manicscousers]

Brilliant ;D
we've used the ARI web sites, lots of times, very useful  ;D

[caroline7758]

Sounds realy interesting! Are you volunteering as a mentor or mentoring volunteers?

[Trevor_D]

Well done! ARI needs people like you.

[1066]

well done and good luck with the new role. Let us know how you get on !

1066  :)

[Squashman]

Hi Fuchsia
You are taking over from me. I enjoyed my few years eith ARI, but due to reasons Deborah might have explained to you I can no longer continue. There is plenty going on and planned throughout the South West Area, not only new sites but also means of finacing them.
I look forward to meeting you soon.