Gardener - Peel (Mandurah)

Cancer Council WA has supportive care centres at Dot’s Place in Peel and Dot’s Place in Bunbury for cancer patients and their carers, raising awareness of the importance of cancer support and prevention in regional WA.

Cancer Council WA also provides two residential accommodation lodges in Perth—Milroy Lodge in Shenton Park and Crawford Lodge in Nedlands, offering self-contained accommodation for regional cancer patients and their carers while they undergo treatment in the metropolitan area.

The centres offer a range of services and programs that aim to lessen the impact of cancer within the community.   Volunteer gardeners play an important role in maintaining the outdoor spaces across these locations, helping to create welcoming, safe, and peaceful environment for patients, carers, visitors, volunteers, and staff.   We are seeking a Gardener to assist with gardening duties at Dot's Place Peel.    The Role

• General maintenance and upkeep of gardens and grounds.
• Watering, planting, weeding and pruning of gardens.
• Maintain the guest vegetable garden.
• Attend a volunteer induction and any role-related training.
• Participate in an annual reflection and team meetings.

Requirements

• Follow CCWA SunSmart Recommendations to protect from solar UV radiation (cover up, use sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses and seek shade where possible).
• Be mindful of the distress of a cancer diagnosis and use a sensitive approach.
• Understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
• Respect for diversity.
• Positive attitude to the workplace.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Why Volunteer With Us?

This role is ideal for someone with the skills and motivation to provide supportive care to cancer patients, their families and carers.

As a Cancer Council WA volunteer, you will be joining our team in the fight against cancer and making a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.

Inclusion Statement

Cancer Council WA is committed to reconciliation and equity.

With an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and a commitment to Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.