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Cemetary Gardens V
All aspects of Retail V
Community Cuisine V
VRI Back on Track
Growing Stronger Together
Western Memorial 
Scout Renovation Project

Cemetary Gardens V

Sponsored By: Karingal Inc
Venue: East Geelong, West Geelong, Highton, Mt Duneed.
Available Days: Monday - Friday
Supervisor:  Various, depending on location
MatchWorks Contacts: Owen/Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
Tasks Include: Assist with other grounds maintenance staff as directed. Duties will include but not limited to line trimming, hand mowing, possible use of ride on mower (car license required) weeding and general grounds maintenance.

    All aspects of Retail V

    Sponsored By: Salvation Army
    Venue: West Geelong, Grovedale, Lara, Barwon Tce, Geelong, Drysdale, Newcomb, North Geelong
    Available Days: Monday - Friday
    Supervisor: Various, depending on location
    MatchWorks Contacts: Owen/Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks Include: Participants will undertake tasks including point of sale, cleaning, sorting of donated goods, merchandising and housekeeping at Salvo's stores in the Geelong region.

     

    Community Cuisine V

    Sponsored by: Karingal Inc
    Venues: Norlane Neighbourhood House
    Available days: Tuesday and Wednesday
    Supervisor: Ian
    MatchWorks contacts: Owen / Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks include: Participants will be cooking food for local primary schools, and selected community centers and for a food outlet centre for Geelong’s homeless. The project will develop participants cooking skills and increase employment opportunities in the hospitality industry.

    VRI Back on Track

    Sponsored by: Victorian Railway Institute
    Venues: VRI Building, Corner LaTrobe Tce and Gordeon Ave
    Available days: Monday and Tuesday
    Supervisor: Frank
    MatchWorks contacts: Ainslie / Owen Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks Include: To repair & replace weatherboards affected with dry & wet rot. Paint interior and exterior of building with heritage approved colours. Remove overgrown plants & replant garden with drought tolerant plants. General maintenance & repairs across site.

    Growing Stronger Together (Norlane Community Garden)

    Sponsored by: Norlane Neighbourhood House
    Venue: Norlane
    Available Days: Thursday and Friday
    Supervisor: Greg
    MatchWorks Contacts: Owen / Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks Include: Build a community garden including propagation area, storage and paths at the Norlane Neighbourhood house for use by the local community.

    Western Memorial


    Sponsored By: Geelong Cemeteries Trust
    Venue: Geelong West Cemetery
    Available Days:  Thursday and Friday
    Supervisor: Richard
    MatchWorks Contacts: Owen/Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks Include: You can expect to gain skills in excavating to a fixed level, concrete formwork preparation, pouring and leveling concrete. Landscaping the surrounding lawn area and laying new instant turf.

    Scouts Renovation Project


    Sponsored By: Scouts Australia
    Venue: Norlane
    Available Days:  Tuesday and Wednesday
    Supervisor: Greg
    MatchWorks Contacts: Owen/Ainslie Ph: 5229 0222
    Tasks Include: Total repairs to hall including plastering, floor boards replaced, internal and external preparation and painting, general maintenance to ensure a safe and functioning community service. Accredited training including Red card available.