Garden Guru & Maintenance Magician!
Advertised by Volunteering Geelong
🌿Do you thrive in the great outdoors? Love plants, tools, and the smell of freshly cut grass? Want to help animals without being covered in fur (well, not too much)? Then you might be just who we’re looking for!
As a Gardening & Maintenance Volunteer, you’ll help keep our shelter grounds looking great and running smoothly. From watering flower beds and mowing lawns to fixing the odd thingamajig, you’ll be part of the small (but mighty!) team that keeps our outdoor spaces clean, safe, and welcoming — for both animals and humans.
🌼 What You’ll Be Doing:
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Watering, weeding, planting, and pruning in our garden areas
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Mowing lawns and tidying up outdoor animal spaces
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Light repairs or general maintenance
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Sweeping paths, trimming hedges, clearing leaves – you name it!
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Helping spot and report any safety hazards or broken bits
🛠️ You’ll Be Great For This If You:
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Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather (with breaks, of course!)
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Like practical, hands-on tasks and seeing instant results
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Are handy with tools or happy to learn
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Are reliable, proactive, and safety-aware
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Can lift or carry moderate weight and don’t mind a little dirt under your nails
🌟 Perks of the Role:
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Get fresh air, sunshine, and a sense of accomplishment
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Make our shelter a beautiful, safe space for animals, visitors, and staff
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Learn new gardening or maintenance skills (or show off the ones you’ve got!)
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Flexible scheduling to fit around your life
🌿 Ready to Grab a Shovel and Join Us?