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Gardening Assistant

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Nazareth Care is a not-for-profit organisation that provides compassionate aged care, embracing each person with dignity, love and respect in a warm community that feels like home. Volunteers give their time to enrich the lives of residents through companionship, lifestyle and well-being activities and pastoral care.
At Nazareth Care, volunteers are an integral part of our community, generously giving their time to enrich the lives of our residents. We value each volunteer’s unique strengths and passions, and we tailor roles to ensure they make a meaningful and rewarding contribution. Volunteering with us is about connection, compassion, and making a real difference.

This role is all about helping keep our gardens vibrant and welcoming for residents, families, and visitors. From weeding, mulching, and mowing to pruning hedges and sweeping pathways, you’ll be part of creating a space where people can relax and enjoy nature. You’ll also have the chance to chat with residents who love spending time outside—it’s a great way to connect across generations. Whether you’re a student looking for volunteer hours, someone wanting practical gardening experience, or just keen to give back, this role offers a rewarding way to make a difference.

If you enjoy teamwork, care about the environment, and have a passion for keeping outdoor spaces looking their best, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Good understanding and knowledge of horticulture.
• Experience in gardening is highly desirable in all aspects of garden maintenance including fertilization, pruning, irrigation, application of chemicals and treatments as well as mowing, hedging and garden design, but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe operating procedures when working with gardening tools/ equipment; including but not limited to hedge trimmer and lawnmower.
• A desire to make a positive difference to someone’s life by providing a beautiful surrounding environment in the garden and outdoor areas.
• A passion for outdoors and a love of gardening and nature.
• A reasonable level of fitness is an inherent requirement of this role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Police Check/willingness to obtain one.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

This role is flexible to fit around study, work, or other commitments — and after 3 months of volunteering, we’ll happily provide you with a reference to support your future goals.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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