Organisation

Dunedin Gasworks Museum Trust

Purpose

Help keep the Gasworks Museum’s small garden tidy by doing light weeding once a month. A simple but valuable role that helps maintain a welcoming heritage site.

Description

The Dunedin Gasworks Museum is a small, volunteer-run industrial heritage museum in South Dunedin.

In their carpark they have a small garden bed that has recently been refreshed and replanted, and is now resplendent with a mixture of small natives. (It also houses a mechanical moa statue and a steam hammer.)

The team at the museum are looking for a volunteer to carry out light weeding and basic tidying of this small garden area, once a month or so. This is a gentle, flexible role that makes a real impact by helping the museum look cared-for and inviting.

Volunteers will gain experience in simple garden maintenance, contribute to the upkeep of a historic community space, and become part of a friendly, supportive museum team.

Requirements

• Reliable

• Comfortable working independently

• Enjoys simple outdoor tasks

• Basic gardening knowledge

• Able to do light physical activity (bending, pulling small weeds, etc.)

• It would be great if you could bring your own tools

Time commitment

• A maximum of 30 minutes per month. Less in the winter months.

• Hours are flexible.

How to apply

Contact Ruth / ruthabarton@gmail.com / 0210454986

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless