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.