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Living & Learning Nillumbik
Living & Learning Nillumbik Vision and Mission
Our Vision:
We imagine a world of resilient people and connected communities
Mission:
To work together with individuals, local communities and government to create a range of opportunities where people share, learn and connect
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Gardener - Panton Hill
Whether you are an experienced gardener or absolute beginner‚ everyone is welcome to join this group and participate.
Key Tasks:
- Attend gardening sessions
- Assist in the maintenance of the overall garden area
- Assist in the prolonged growth and health of plants through watering, fertilising, composting, weeding, sweeping and planting
- Assist in the development, implementation and adaption of garden plans
- Help maintain gardening equipment
REPORTS TO: Garden Coordinator/ Neighbourhood House Coordinaor
TIME COMMITMENT: Fridays from 3pm – 5pm (Flexible)
Dependant on weather conditions
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- No skills required
SUPPORT: training and support provided
SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Current Working with Children Check (Nillumbik needs to be nominated as your current volunteer provider)
POLICIES:
- Conduct yourself according to Living & Learning Nillumbik values and code of conduct.
- Comply with the Nillumbik Volunteer Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Comply with relevant legislation and all organizational policies & procedures.
- Ensure all participants are aware of the OH&S obligations to provide a safe environment for all to participate and model good OH&S practices at all times
The Community Program Handbook forms part of this agreement and provides greater detail on the above responsibilities.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
- Suitable protective clothing should be wore: e.g. closed footwear, gloves, long sleeves, hat, sunscreen and dust-mask for turning compost or spreading mulch.
- Animal and insects in the garden. Look before you lift up anything that may have a hiding place for spiders. Cautiously enter areas with dense coverage and weeds.
- Safe practice when using hand tools. Put them out of others’ way/ in storage when not in use.
- Taking care to do things within your own physical limits e.g. when lifting or digging
