Nillumbik Shire Council

PURPOSE

Edendale is an environmental education centre for people of all ages which focuses on people Connecting to nature, community, place, culture; Lifelong environmental Learning; and Leading by example.

Edendale is a working farm and has health and safety requirements for staff and volunteers.  Volunteers need to able to work safely and at times unsupervised (after initial training).

The Animal Husbandry Volunteer role is to assist in the health and welfare of Edendale's farm animals. This role provides a great opportunity for young people or career changers interested in a career with animals to gain experience, and for other volunteers to maintain a connection with farm life.

Animal Husbandry Volunteers are assigned a regular weekly shift and provide a huge help to farm staff, so the expectation is that volunteers are able to commit to regular attendance.

LOCATION

Edendale, 30 Gaston’s Rd, Eltham 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare feed and feeding of farm livestock (including poultry, guinea pigs and compost worms)
• Maintain and clean animal water dispensers
• Morning/Afternoon poultry chores
• Milk goats (seasonal)
• Clean animal cages and pens
• Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au

REPORTS TO

Edendale Outdoor Staff

TIME COMMITMENT - once a week, any day dependent on availability

AM shift, 8.30am-10.30am or

PM shift, 3.30pm-5.00pm, 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience working with animals is desirable or willingness to learn
• Good communication
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to perform physical tasks
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Good timekeeping

SUPPORT

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant Edendale staff. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program(s)

SECURITY CHECKS

• Two reference checks
• Working with Children Check

PURPOSE

Edendale is an environmental education centre for people of all ages which focuses on people Connecting to nature, community, place, culture; Lifelong environmental Learning; and Leading by example.

Edendale has health and safety procedures that all staff and volunteers are expected to adhere to. 

Repair Cafe Volunteers assist in the operations of the Edendale Repair Cafe. This can include conducting repairs on items brought in by the community, as well as various administration roles associated with the running and promotion of the Repair Cafe.

LOCATION

Edendale, 30 Gaston’s Rd, Eltham 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - can include any of the following

• Setting up and packing down the Repair Cafe space
• Repair items according to skill set, for example sewing, glueing and woodwork.
• Prepare morning tea for volunteers
• Unloading and moving items to be repaired and other equipment from the carpark to the Repair Cafe space
• Administration tasks such as setting up and maintaining a booking system, managing finances and budgets
• Promoting the Repair Cafe, including recruiting volunteers, social media etc.
• Interacting with the public and sharing information about the Repair Cafe
• Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy workplace

REPORTS TO

Rostered Edendale Staff

TIME COMMITMENT

One Saturday morning a month

Occasional meetings as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Commitment, enthusiasm and responsibility
• Good communication
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks
• Able to follow safety instructions
• Ability to repair items successfully (volunteers will be matched to repair items based on their skill set)
• Willingness to work with members of the community

SUPPORT

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant Edendale staff. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program.

SECURITY CHECKS

• Two reference checks
• Working with Children Check