Supervisor: Emily Connors
Team: Organic Farm
Area Manager: Chris Ennis

Objectives: To grow certified organic produce in an urban environment, that is then distributed locally.

Specific Tasks and Duties:

• Soil Preparation
• Planting
• Watering
• Weeding and pest control
• Harvesting
• General maintenance within the Joe’s Market Garden area

Benefits:

• Work outdoors and learn about the wonderful world of vegetable growing
• Learn a wide repertoire of weather based conversation starters
• Learn a range of organic gardening skills
• Contribute to providing local organic produce for homes throughout the local community.

Training: Induction & ongoing training will be provided

Times / Days: 9am – 1pm Wednesdays and/or Fridays.

Commitment required:

• We ask that volunteers commit to the time specified for a minimum of one day per week for two months.
• We ask that volunteers who cannot attend their nominated shift let us know by phone or email in advance so that we can plan accordingly.
• Should you wish to discontinue your volunteer role with us we ask that you notify us by email.

Skills/experience/ personal qualities required:

• An enthusiastic passion for being part of the CERES local food system and a willingness to help feed our local community!
• A genuine interest and commitment to organic gardening.
• Moderate Fitness. You will need a reasonable level of physical health and mobility suited to undertaking moderately vigorous physical work including bending, using a wheel-barrow and lifting moderate weights.
• A willingness to learn more about organic gardening and the standards needed for saleable produce.
• It is important that you turn up for your shift and communicate (as agreed with the work supervisor) if you can’t make it.
• A commitment to safety and to employ safe working practices as guided by your supervisor is mandatory.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions
• Be able to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Be respectful, polite and courteous to fellow volunteers

You need to bring:

• Enthusiasm for organic farming
• Love of the outdoors
• Own boots and gloves

We provide:

• All tools and materials
• Sunscreen when needed
• Drinking water