Are you passionate about gardening, love to do this in a beautiful location?
Sister Eveleen Retreat House is seeking dedicated volunteers to help us maintain and beautify our garden.
This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, nurture
Sister Eveleen Retreat House is a contemplative retreat house in which many seek to experience God’s sacred presence and find rest and replenishment. Sister Eveleen bequeathed this house in 1939 as a house of prayer and spiritual help. It is owned by the Anglican Church and runs ecumenically. The spiritual ministry at Sister Eveleen Retreat House is rooted in western Christian contemplative spirituality.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House welcomes anyone seeking peace, solitude and quiet regardless of their faith background.
Unique Location
Nestled amongst native trees and beach flora on Scarborough Hill in Sumner, Christchurch, the retreat house overlooks Pegasus Bay in a stunning natural environment, with a range of coastal and beach walkways. Our beautiful garden is a great place to stop and rest. St. Francis Chapel on site welcomes guests to pray and contemplate.
Everyone is welcome to visit and spend time in prayer and contemplation.
Gardening volunteers are expected to offer their time to help around the garden at the retreat house, and provide between 1 – 3 hours of unpaid work fortnightly or monthly (flexible, but regular times would be preferred).
Volunteers are encouraged to time their hours around the prayer rhythm (before or after) if they wish.
Volunteers are not expected to make operational decisions or take on any responsibilities.
The following is a list of primary work that could be undertaken by volunteers
Tasks:
Plant, water, and care for a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Help with weeding, maintaining, pruning, and general garden maintenance.
Assist possibly in creating new garden layouts and projects.
Possibly outside areas are tidy.
be part of working bees
What We Offer:
A chance to develop your gardening skills and knowledge in the most beautiful location.
A tranquil and supportive environment to connect with nature.
To be a part of the Sister Eveleen Retreat House team.
The satisfaction of contributing to a beautiful, serene space that brings joy and peace to many.
Possibly some gardening or landscaping experience —or a willingness to learn.
Volunteers need to be reliable, enthusiastic, and enjoy self-reliant working outdoors.
They need to be reasonably fit and able to garden on a hillside (we are located on Scarborough Hill)
Volunteers need to commit to at least a few hours per fortnight or month on a regular basis.
All volunteers will be provided with training in Evacuation Procedure and must be able to demonstrate the evacuation procedure.
Please get in touch via email and introduce yourself...
Looking forward to hearing from you.
We are looking for people who can commit to at least few hours per fortnight or month on a regular basis.
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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Gardening