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Volunteer: Powerhouse Kitchen Garden

Powerhouse

Horticulture
Location
Parramatta, NSW
Type
Casual

About the role




Powerhouse Kitchen Garden Volunteer - Powerhouse Parramatta OPENING 7 November
Join the team that will bring Powerhouse Parramatta to life




About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.




ABOUT THE ROLE 

Are you interested in food, learning and working with children and communities? Join the Powerhouse team as a Kitchen Garden Volunteer and support programs in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at

Powerhouse Parramatta. Working alongside Powerhouse staff, volunteers will support hands-on gardening, and food education programs for schools and community groups. You’ll help prepare activities, welcome participants and be part of programs that connect food, culture, sustainability and learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Welcome and assist children, families and community participants
  • Support hands-on food education, kitchen and gardening programs
  • Assist with preparation, set-upand pack-down
  • Work collaboratively with Powerhouse staff, volunteers and participants

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Motivation  

  • Interest in food, cooking, sustainability, learning and community engagement 

Skills 

  • Confidence interacting with children, families and diverse communities 

  • Ability to follow food safety procedures and work safely in a kitchen environment 

  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team 

Strengths 

  • Clarity: communicates simply 

  • Care:  supports others with respect 

  • Growth:  embraces opportunities to learn 

WHY JOIN US 

  • Be part of the journey towards the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta

  • Gain practical experience supporting food, school and community learning programs

  • Develop communication, facilitation and practical food education skills

  • Work alongside experienced food, learning and museum staff

DETAILS 

  • Location: Powerhouse Parramatta  

  • Commitment: Minimum 1 day per fortnight, hours vary  

  • Training: Induction and job-specific training 

Diverse Voices and Experiences 

At Powerhouse, our team reflects the communities we welcome every day. We encourage applications from: 

  • First Nations peoples  
  • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds  
  • LGBTQIA+ 
  • People of all abilities  

Volunteer Candidate Guide




For any question about the role, please contact volunteerprograms@powerhouse.com.au




We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBT+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

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