Join our passionate team at Fairhaven Op Shopping Village and help transform donated plants and gardening supplies into opportunities for people with disabilities. As a Plant Nursery Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in our mission to provide essential services to Central Coast families. Since 1962, we've been making a difference in our community, and our Plant Nursery is at the heart of this work.

We're looking for gardening enthusiasts who can help us assess, sort, and display our ever-changing collection of plants, seedlings, and gardening materials, ensuring they find new homes at fair market value. Your contribution will directly support our disability services while promoting sustainable gardening in our community. If you have a passion for plants and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you to our volunteer family.

At Fairhaven Op Shopping Village, you'll join an incredibly warm and welcoming team who make volunteering feel more like catching up with friends. Everyone is valued and included here, regardless of their background or abilities, creating a truly inclusive environment where you can make a real difference. Plus, there are fun social perks like the annual Christmas party, where the whole organisation comes together to celebrate their shared achievements and enjoy some well-deserved festivity.

Key Duties:

Sort and evaluate donated plants, pots, and materials for health and usability - Price items according to our Fair Price Promise guidelines and current market values - Identify speciality plants and premium varieties - Create inspiring displays that showcase plants and garden design possibilities - Maintain organised and tidy nursery presentation with clear categorisation - Monitor stock levels and rotate seasonal plants regularly - Assist customers with queries about plants and basic gardening advice - Handle and store delicate plants appropriately (seedlings, rare specimens, etc.)

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of various plants, gardening, and horticultural materials - Good eye for plant health and ability to assess specimen condition - Understanding of different plant types and gardening supplies - Physical ability to handle potted plants and garden supply boxes safely - Organised approach to sorting and categorising plants - Customer service skills and friendly demeanour - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Previous gardening, nursery, or retail experience beneficial but not required - Must be reliable and able to commit to regular shifts