Tag: Volunteer

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our lunchtime session we focus on Propagation- Seed Saving and focus on the next generation of City Farm productionThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessionThursday 29 October 2020- 12:30pm - 2:00pmThursday 5th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmThursday 12th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

This is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.Tasks vary but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know.Next session:Thursday 29 October 2020- 9:30 am - 11:00amThursday 5th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amThursday 12th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amPlease wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a hat- gardening gloves and water bottle.Bookings essential. No group bookings please.This session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

The Ankali Project provide training for volunteers interested in supporting socially isolated people.Once training is complete- as a volunteer- you'll be matched with a socially isolated client- living with HIV.As a volunteer- you'll provide community access- and social and emotional support as a friend. This could include going to cafes- the movies- art galleries- dinners - you name it!You'll be supported with establishing healthy client boundaries as the relationship progresses.As a volunteer- you'll attend a fortnightly support group to debrief and receive support from other volunteers.The Ankali Project Social Work staff is also there to support you- every step of the way.Since 1985- The Ankali Project has trained more than 2000 volunteers. You'll join volunteers from all walks of life- but have the time and commitment to make a difference in the life of someone else.If you have any questions about the service model- or the commitment- please make contact.We're a NSW Health-funded service- as a division of the larger clinical- multi-disciplinary Albion Centre.

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our Saturday lunchtime session we focus on Developing new aspects Sydney City FarmLearn all about producing great veg- developing gardens for flower production and habitat and how to lay out a mini food forestThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessions:Saturday 31 October 2020- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday 14 November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmSaturday 28th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our Saturday morning session we focus on Developing new aspects Sydney City FarmLearn all about producing great veg- developing gardens for flower production and habitat and how to lay out a mini food forestThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessionsSaturday 31 October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amSaturday 14 November 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amSaturday 28th November 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

October is Pinktober which is breast cancer awareness month. Each October the Volunteer committee for the National Brea...

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice your English conversat...

Informal chatting sessions for adults whose first language is not English. Come along to practice yo