The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this volunteer role on behalf of Heide Museum of Modern Art.

About the Gardens: The gardens at Heide are an integral a part of the visitor experience. The six and a half hectares of gardens are an ever-varying, tranquil environment of majestic trees, shrubs, flowering plants and paddocks that extend down over the river flats to the banks of the Birrarung/Yarra River. Planting types include native and introduced species, herbaceous beds and vegetable gardens.

About Heide: Heide Museum of Modern Art (Heide) offers an inspiring, educational and thought-provoking experience of modern and contemporary art, architecture, social history and gardens. Under the guidance of the Head Gardener, the museum's Garden Volunteer Program aims to develop a team of dedicated individuals with a broad, general understanding of the maintenance of a heritage garden.

Tasks and Responsibilties: Under direction, assist the Heide garden staff in the care, maintenance and presentation of the gardens and public spaces at Heide to the highest standards, including:

• Weeding
• Dead heading
• Raking
• Pruning
• Soil improvement
• Plant cultivation

Key selection criteria: To achieve the purpose of the position, the following attributes are required:

• A passion for gardening
• Ability to work outdoors and use garden tools
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow instructions and work under supervision
• An appreciation for cultural diversity and an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• The capacity to provide an ongoing commitment of one 3.5 hour shift per fortnight. Shifts are first and third Thursday of each month 10:00am - 1.00pm

Other relevant information:

• Applicants must be willing and capable to undertake a physically demanding role in an outdoor environment. Reasonable physical health and mobility is essential as Heide is a hilly site with limited access for those with impaired mobility.

• Volunteers will work under the supervision of Heide garden staff

• Training will be provided via induction and on the job

• Volunteers will not use chemicals or machinery

• Volunteers must supply their own hats and gloves

• The successful applicants will be required to undergo a Victoria Police Issued National Police check at the expense of the Museum

Heide MOMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Volunteer Information Evening Date: Monday 10 October 2022 Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm Location: Zoom (Register via the Heide website)

We would be delighted to see you at the information evening.

Applications must be submitted by Monday 17 October. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a group interview. Successful applicants will undertake two days compulsory training on Friday 11 November and Sunday 13 November and will commence volunteering after training.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, or about volunteering more generally, please feel free to contact us on 03 9850 1500.