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CDP Gardener (Letterkenny Community Gardens)

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    Letterkenny Community Development Project CLG
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    Ref: #CES-2392900
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    Letterkenny Community Gardens, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 29 May 2025
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    Closing On: 10 Jul 2025

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

You can register your interest by selecting the ‘Register your interest’ button or you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Gardener with Letterkenny Community Gardens

Key areas of work:
1.	Assist Letterkenny C.D.P. environmental sub-group with their environmental work in Letterkenny Community Garden.
2.	To plan and co-ordinate outdoor healthy activities linked to Letterkenny Men’s Shed and Letterkenny Community Garden.
3.	Assist the Men’s Shed team in the development of recycling projects.
4.	To work in conjunction with H.S.E. men’s shed team to assist people with special health needs to participate in planting and growing in Letterkenny Community Gardens.
5.	To assist environmental volunteers in the design and building of flower boxes, compost bins etc.
6.	To participate in team meetings of Letterkenny Community Garden.
7.	Prepare written reports for the Supervisor and other relevant bodies.
8.	Carry out duties empathically using good communication skills
9.	To attend relevant meetings as directed by CE Supervisor
10.	Comply with all policies and procedures within Letterkenny CDP Clg.
11.	Attend all training courses agreed by the CE Supervisor
12.	Any other duties appropriate to the post deemed necessary by the CE Supervisor

Mandatory Training 
Health & Safety	Manual handling    GDPR    Job seeking skills		
This is a development opportunity and participation in work-related accredited training will be a requirement. Accredited training will be provided to support your career to QQI Level 5.

Other Optional Training opportunities are available.
First Aid    Personal Development	
Gardening Skills	Recycling Awareness Training    		
Team Building 		Disability Awareness
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