Gardening Team - Puffing Billy Railway

Puffing Billy Railway - BVRC

  • Location Belgrave VIC
  • Category Environment & Conservation

Suitable for

  • People Learning English
  • Centrelink Volunteers

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time Required

Tuesday or Thursday, either once per week or once per month, flexible for the right candidates

Training

Training provided

Requirements

  • Medical Check *
  • 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 80

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Puffing Billy Railway.

We are looking for volunteers who have:

  • A knowledge or willingness to learn safe gardening OH&S practices
  • A knowledge or willingness to learn how to safely operate gardening machinery and equipment
  • Possess a basic mechanical ability
  • Ability to work within a team and contribute to team commitment and cooperation
  • Ability to partake in additional learning to acquire new skills as required
  • Prepared to initiate conversations
  • Friendliness

Key Duties:

  • Act as a representative of Puffing Billy Railway
  • Assist with general garden maintenance
  • Removal and prevention of natural hazards
  • Assist with the safe & efficient beautification of the Railway
  • Work with the Gardening Team
  • Assist Visitors as required / participate in photo opportunities

Requirements:

  • Willingness to work in all-weather environments
  • Ability to be on your feet for most of the day
  • Standing on constantly uneven surfaces for long periods
  • Constant exposure to outdoor duties
  • Ability to lift heavy loads

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