Eco Living Display Centre

About Eco Living Display Centre

Located next to the Shire Nursery at The Briars in Mt Martha, The Eco Living Display Centre is a wonderful place to volunteer. We offer indoor and outdoor roles. Whichever you choose, you’ll be helping us to promote sustainable living practices that don’t cost the Earth.

What type of Volunteer roles do you have available?

Eco Living Garden Volunteers

If you’re a keen gardener or if you just like working outdoors with others, we’d love to have you join our small group of volunteers in our unique display garden. You can review the Position Description by clicking here.

Why should you volunteer for the Eco Living Display Centre opportunity?

Volunteers are the backbone of the Eco Living Display Centre. Through meaningful interactions, volunteers often form lifelong friendships with visitors and fellow volunteers. Studies have shown that those who volunteer live longer, happier, and more productive lives.

How do I get involved?

To express your interest and have a chat with a Shire staff member about this opportunity, please click on the 'Fill in an application' button below or to the right.

You will need to set up a MyImpact profile (create a username and password - remember to save these) and complete our registration form.

If you require any assistance, please email environmentaleducation@mornpen.vic.gov.au.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Garden Volunteer

Position Overview

Department

Climate Change Team

Location

Based in Mt Martha, at the Eco Living Display Centre (The Briars)

Time commitment

Friday afternoons from 1pm-2.30pm

Volunteer hours must not exceed more than 16 hours per week.

Role Purpose

As an Eco Living Garden Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to meet other like-minded garden enthusiasts who share your interest in home gardening.

In this role, you’ll be able to work with other keen gardeners on maintaining the sustainable features of our unique display garden, which include:

waterwise native garden beds
bush foods
kitchen-garden
composting systems.

You may also occasionally speak to members of the public about these features, as well as backyard planning for biodiversity, external shade and water sensitive urban design.

Skills & Key Duties

Essential skills	People with experience and/or passion for growing food and/or domestic gardening. People who are comfortable in working in outdoor environments. Able to kneel and stand for extended periods, move and bend safely to complete the tasks. Can follow instructions from a staff member.
Desirable skills	Clear communicators who build a positive team culture Ability to follow the safe guidelines of commonly used hazardous materials (compost, potting mix and some household chemicals).
Key Duties & responsibilities	Planning and tending to the Eco Living vegetable garden. Maintaining fruit tree health, weed suppression & pruning as needed. Support other volunteers and ask for support when needed. Arriving on time and remaining professional in your interactions with all stakeholders. Providing a quality service to community members with a high degree of confidentiality.

General Responsibilities

Work Health & Safety	Create, maintain and foster a safe work environment. Ensure all potential hazards, accidents and incidents are identified and appropriately notified. Consideration of the safety of the general public during operations. Use of appropriate safety equipment and PPE as specified by your supervisor. Comply with relevant Shire policies and procedures including Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy, Manual Handling Policy, Exposure to environmental extremes policy, Safety and Wellbeing policy, Sun smart UV policy, Workplace behaviour bullying and harassment policy, Exposure to environmental extremes policy.
Compliance & Training requirements	Successful volunteers are required to obtain a Working with Children check and a Police check prior to commencing. All new Volunteers will be required to complete: - Shire Induction - Onsite induction - Child Safe Training - Ongoing “On the job” training - Attendance at volunteer meetings as required.
Organisational Values	Model the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s values of Integrity, Courage, Openness, Respect and Excellence.
Equity and accessibility	Adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and skills are encouraged to become a Shire Volunteer. All volunteers must ensure that they are able to carry out and commit to the time and learning requirements as set out in the role. Deal with others fairly, without harassment or discrimination Ensure the workplace is free from any form of harassment Volunteers are covered by the Shire’s insurance, please note insurance coverage changes once Volunteers reach 75 years old.

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