Volunteer Gardener Homefront – Crisis Accommodation for Women

As a Volunteer Gardener, you’ll help create vibrant green spaces that:

• Enhance the overall look and feel of the site
• Offer residents a sense of pride of where they are living
• Support wellbeing through natural, soothing surroundings
• Encourage connection, grounding, and moments of peace

We’re seeking someone who truly loves gardening — someone who feels at home among plants, enjoys nurturing outdoor spaces, and is brimming with creative ideas. Your passion and imagination will help shape Homefront into a warm, welcoming, and trauma‑informed environment that blends beautifully with the local streetscape.

Your contribution will make Homefront not just a place to live, but a space where residents feel valued and supported.

Requirements:

• Police Check

Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assists hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to find shelter, food, care and support. Through our wide-ranging homelessness services, research and innovation we strongly advocate for an inclusive, fair and compassionate community where people can overcome disadvantage and trauma.

• Maintain garden beds and outdoor areas (planting, weeding, watering, pruning).
• Bring creative ideas to enhance and beautify the space.
• Help create a calm, welcoming, trauma‑informed outdoor environment.
• Improve the site’s appearance and contribute positively to the streetscape.
• Shape peaceful, grounding areas that support residents’ wellbeing.
• Communicate with the team about plans, materials, and priorities.
• Use gardening tools safely and report any issues.
• Follow sustainable practices, including water‑wise gardening, recycling green waste, and choosing climate‑appropriate plants.

Flexible and can negotiate.

Prefer a woman ideally.

Apply online via the link below. An in person interview will be required.