V- Nursery Assistant

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
- The V- Nursery Assistant plays an important part in the Watch Them Grow Nursery. Our Nursery is a vibrant space where plants are nurtured and prepared for sale to our community, it's a great place where garden enthusiasts come together to share their love for nature. We are seeking passionate volunteers to join our team.

Key responsibilities:
- Garden equipment: Bringing a good dose of responsibility, ensure tools and equipment are properly checked, used and stored, with particular attention to ensuring they are maintained in safe working order at all times.Qualifications and skills (desired/required):
- Knowledge and experience in plants, soils, seasonal maintenance.-
- Confident using and caring for gardening tools and equipment-
- Level of fitness to undertake gardening activities, including digging and lifting soil-
- Willingness to learn and take direction-
- Good communication skills, both listening to and conveying information/ideas/suggestions- Background check requirements:

- Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.- In some states, this role is considered child-related and therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People CheckTime Required & Commitment:
- As agreed with managerDevelopment opportunities with this role:
This position offers volunteers the chance to gain skills and experience through a practical approach in nursery techniques and garden maintenance, as well as projects. It encourages innovative thinking and idea expression and involves collaborating with a team to accomplish shared objectives.
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._