Green Deck Gardener / Coordinator

Ashburton Community Centre

  • Location Ashburton, VIC
  • Category Community Services

Suitable for

  • Travelling Volunteers
  • Centrelink Volunteers

Commitment

Regular - less than 6 months

Time required

1-2 hours a week or fortnight on a Monday, Thursday or a Friday between 9am-2.30pm negotiable.

Training

We will provide a basic induction/orientation session at the Centre.

Requirements

  • National Police Certificate *
  • Working with Children Check *

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Insurance Age Requirement

Between 18 and 99

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Ashburton Community Centre.

Do you have an interest in gardening, particularly with growing herbs and produce? This local Community Centre is looking for a gardener for it's Green Deck.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Plant, maintain and harvest our Green Deck garden
  • Bundle green deck harvest for fundraising
  • Collect and pack coffee grounds from local cafĂ©
  • Pack seeds and label for seed swap
  • Plant and raise seedlings for fundraising activities
  • Maintain promotional material displays for the Green Deck
  • General tasks upon negotiation
  • Option to run kids activities in conjunction with other events

Skills and Experience:

  • Interest and knowledge of growing herbs and produce/vegetable gardening
  • Warm friendly manner - happy to talk to people
  • A "can do" approach

Benefits:

  • Working in a small friendly team
  • Centre is conveniently located in High St, Ashburton
  • Lots of contact with local community members
  • Gain experience with neighbourhood houses and community centres
  • Discount on attending classes/activities offered by the Centre

Express interest