Community Gardening Workshop Facilitator

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Craig Family Centre.

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Gardening Workshop Facilitator Location: Craig Family Centre, Ashburton Start Date: October 2025 Time Commitment: Weekly for 4 weeks (with the option to extend) Session Time: Mondays, 1:30–2:30pm

About the Role:

Do you have a passion for gardening and sustainability? Are you looking for a meaningful way to share your skills and connect with community? The Craig Family Centre is looking for a volunteer to run a series of engaging, hands-on community gardening workshops this spring. Whether you’re a hobby gardener, a permaculture enthusiast, or simply love growing your own food, we’d love for you to lead a 4-week program to inspire others. You decide the topics—propagation, composting, beeswax wrap making, balcony gardening, building a herbal tea garden, or anything else you love. This is your chance to:

• Share your gardening or sustainability knowledge with others
• Inspire confidence and curiosity in growing food or creating eco-friendly habits
• Build confidence facilitating workshops in a supportive setting
• Contribute to community wellbeing and connection

Workshops can be designed for adults, children, or all-ages. We provide all the behind-the-scenes support so you can focus on doing what you love.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead a practical, engaging weekly session (or series)
• Help set up and use materials (staff support provided)
• Guide a small group of participants in a warm, inclusive manner
• Collaborate with staff for smooth program delivery
• If working with children: hold a valid Working With Children Check

Skills & Experience (desirable but not essential):

• A love of gardening, sustainability or DIY eco-living
• Clear communication and willingness to guide others
• Experience in group facilitation or education (optional)
• Creativity and initiative in designing activities
• Working With Children Check (if facilitating children’s sessions)

About the Craig Family Centre:

The Craig Family Centre is a long-standing community organisation in Ashburton that runs programs for children, families, and older adults. Our vision is to create an inclusive space where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together. We currently have:

• Two premium raised garden beds (one already producing carrots, chives, and marigolds!)
• A developing seed bank and indoor seed-raising kit designed by Christie Cooper, founder of social enterprise Growing Healthier Futures
• A small materials budget and basic gardening tools
• A supportive team ready to help promote and manage your program

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a tangible impact by helping others grow food and confidence
• Share your passion for gardening and eco-living in a real-world setting
• Build experience facilitating community-based workshops
• Meet like-minded locals and help create a greener, more connected community
• Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing seeds—and people—flourish under your guidance

Let’s grow something great together—starting this Spring! To express interest, simply reach out to our team—we’d love to chat about your ideas and help you bring your vision to life.