Permaculturalist /Green Thumbed Gardener

Girls Friendly Society Inc (GFS)

Advertised by City of Swan - Swan Volunteer Resource Centre

Join our volunteer team in West Swan and be part of our ongoing permaculture and gardening efforts!

Gardening duties: Weeding, digging, pruning, planting, and using equipment such as whipper snippers and mowers.
Keeping paths clean, doing general repairs, and assisting with ad hoc tasks.
Supporting the development of our permaculture site.
Helping to prepare produce for sale when needed.
Assisting with animal care including chickens, ducks, goats, and bees as required.
Maintain and ensure equipment is in good working order.

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Type of work

Garden Maintenance

Suitable for

People Learning English, Skilled Volunteers, Young Adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Induction provided

Time required

Variable according to your availability - TBA by volunteer coordinator

Reimbursement

Tea/coffee

Requirements

National Police Certificate

• Basic gardening skills and knowledge to be able to carry out the jobs as requested. • Ability to follow guidelines, work as part of a team and independently. • Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to commit to at least 1 session a week for a minimum of 6 months. • Be physically capable of undertaking tasks. • A desire to make a difference and enjoy being outdoors in all weather. • Working on own initiative and problem-solving skills. • Have a calm, patient, and positive approach when working with staff and other volunteers, and to respect their needs and ways of working is essential. • The ability to work in a sensitive way within the environment which will include various levels of those who have membership, and their families. • A willingness to participate in other GFS Perth volunteer opportunities / meetings / functions as appropriate. • Volunteers are required to wear appropriate clothing and protective wear e.g. safety shoes/boots.

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