Grow Community Connections as a Volunteer Garden Assistant! - Thornbury Community Garden
Advertised by Volunteering Geelong
The role: As a volunteer, you will support participants in genU’s Participate Disability Day Program, where they enjoy spending time outdoors working in the garden — cultivating plants, growing vegetables, and connecting with others. You’ll assist staff to ensure all participants feel welcome, supported and actively engaged. This is a rewarding, hands‑on role that combines gardening with social connection in a positive and inclusive environment.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting participants during gardening activities
- Assisting educators and staff to run engaging programs
- Helping create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive atmosphere
- Encouraging social interaction and participation
- Providing individual or small‑group support where needed
Why Volunteer with us?
- Meet new people and make new friends!
- Join a community of volunteers making a difference in your local area.
- Receive ongoing support and training throughout your journey
- Make a real difference in the lives of people with disability
- Enjoy the outdoors and stay active
- Learn new skills and gain experience in disability support
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team
- Be welcomed into genU’s friendly and inclusive workplace.
About you:
- If you have experience in horticulture and are passionate about passing on a skill you’re proud of, that’s a bonus! Alternatively, if you are wanting to get involved and learn something new, that’s okay too!
- Embodies the welcoming and positive volunteer spirit
- Passionate about giving back to your community
Program Hours: Programs run across four terms per year, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday and Volunteering shifts are available between those hours At genU, we’re all about flexibility. Let’s chat and find the hours which suit you best!
Want to know more? Curious for more, or just want to say hi? Call our friendly Volunteer Program team on (03) 5282 0038.