Organic Gardening Sessions Volunteering

EcoMatters Environment Trust; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Help out and get up-skilled in organic gardening. Get involved in seasonal activities for a deeper understanding of food production. We love our volunteers and invite you to be part of an indispensable team of like-minded people from all backgrounds who would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Participate in seed sowing and collection; propagation; growing vegetables and herbs.
• Manage a pollinator garden and prune an established food forest.
• Learn how to build healthy, deep soil on tricky west Auckland clay.
• Support seasonal activities and contribute to hands-on environmental action.

Requirements / What to Bring

• Bring gloves, sturdy shoes and sharp secateurs if you have a pair.
• Depending on weather, please bring gumboots/raincoat or hat/sunscreen.
• Bring your own lunch and water.

Schedule

Fridays 11am-2pm (excluding public holidays).

Location & Contact

Email for location details.

Community and Culture

Please remember the golden rule though, stay home if you are sick.

About EcoMatters

Based in Auckland in Aotearoa New Zealand, EcoMatters is an established charitable trust that was formed in 2002. We work with and for the community to deliver environmental initiatives in partnership with key entities like Auckland Council, the Ministry for the Environment, other not-for-profits and community groups. We do this by supporting the community with knowledge and tools to restore nature, reduce waste, ride and fix bikes, and live more sustainably. We also run workshops and provide opportunities for hands-on environmental action in Auckland.