CITY PARKLANDS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteering at and provides an opportunity to be involved in the management and delivery of horticultural and visitor services in two of ’s premier parklands.

Roma Street Parkland is considered to be one of the Guides/Information Booth – Providing visitor two best examples of contemporary display gardens in information to parkland visitors from the Information . Well known by garden and plant enthusiasts Booth or delivering free guided walks. for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also an important community asset, popular visitor destination Parkland Explorer (Trackless Train Drivers & and event space for Brisbane. Conductors) – The Parkland Explorer provides visitors with an interpretative journey around the parkland. South Bank Parklands is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the southern Volunteering opportunities at banks of the , its 17 hectares of lush South Bank Parklands parklands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make Gardening – Become part of the team managing the it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Epicurious Garden, South Bank’s culinary destination. You will be involved in propagating many of the Volunteering opportunities at heritage seeds, managing the Harvest Cart, providing Roma Street Parkland information to visitors and general maintenance of the garden beds. Gardening – Working within different areas of the parkland, volunteers will work alongside one of the How to apply three horticultural teams. Tasks include general maintenance, propagation, mulching and weeding, Complete the application form overleaf and return to plus involvement in special projects. [email protected] FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT ROMA STREET PARKLAND AND SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS

Who are City Parklands? All volunteering roles have a set of prescribed tasks which you must be able to undertake to be eligible for City Parklands Services (City Parklands) is a wholly volunteering at either parkland. For example, volunteer owned subsidiary company of . It gardeners need to be physically able to walk and stand was formed in 2013 to manage Roma Street Parkland on undulating ground, bend and squat while planting and South Bank Parklands on behalf of the and weeding, grip tools and lift/carry equipment. A Government. Task Analysis document with full details will be provided to each volunteer. How often do I need to be available to volunteer? What training will I receive as a We ask that you commit to volunteering for a volunteer? minimum of 12 months. All volunteers are provided with a training program which introduces them to the parkland and City Opportunities exist at Roma Street Parkland for the Parklands policies and procedures. following volunteering roles; • A Gardening shift is usually between 6.00am to Additional training is delivered based on the role 11am, week days (weather dependent) the volunteer is undertaking, in addition to being • A Guide/Information Booth shift is 3 hours ‘buddied’ with an existing volunteer. between 9am and 3pm, weekdays and • Gardeners are trained by members of the weekends. horticultural team and the Curator for general • A Parkland Explorer driver/conductor shift is and specific horticultural tasks. General information sessions are also provided to assist with visitor 3¾ hour shift. enquiries whilst working in the garden. Wednesday to Friday, 10am – 12.30pm and • Parkland Explorer drivers are trained on how to Saturday/Sunday – 10am to 3pm. drive the train through practical sessions and its Special operating hours are in place during operational procedures. Conductors are trained school holidays. on its operational procedures. Opportunities exist at South Bank Parklands Epicurious • Guides/Information Booth volunteers are provided Garden on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a series of talks/walks on the history and between 6.00am to 11am. horticulture of the parkland in addition to supporting information to assist with the delivery Do I get a uniform? of the guided walk. Ongoing training is provided to all volunteers which Yes, all volunteers are provided with a uniform, include monthly walks in both parklands, special guest including shirt, fleece, hat and name badge. speakers and subject specific courses. Volunteers

must attend a minimum number of these core sessions Are there specific physical or other throughout the year. requirements for volunteering? Drivers of the Parkland Explorer are required to have a current C-class driver’s license. A health check will also be required before training can commence.

City Parklands Services www.cityparklands.com.au PO Box 18 Stanley Street Plaza 1300 137 468 South Brisbane 4101 [email protected] CITY PARKLANDS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Contact details Name:

Contact number: Email:

Address:

Volunteer information What position are you applying for? (tick box) RSP Gardening team RSP Guide/Information Booth RSP Trackless Train team SBP Epicurious Garden team

Which days and times are you available to volunteer?

Information about you Why would you like to volunteer your time at Roma Street Parkland/South Bank Parklands?

What skills are you able to bring to the specific role?

Have you volunteered elsewhere? If yes, where and for how long?

How did you hear about volunteering at Roma Street Parkland/South Bank Parklands?

Referee

Please provide details of two referees. Name: Contact number:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Name: Contact number:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Declaration

• I have read the Position Description for the volunteer role I am interested in and confirm that I am able to complete the tasks as described.

• I understand that I will be required to complete a training course specific to my volunteer role and a WH&S induction prior to commencing at Roma Street Parkland or South Bank Parklands.

• I understand that I will be required to satisfactorily obtain a Working with Children Blue Card before starting my volunteer position. This involves a criminal history check including driving offences. Criminal history checking is done in compliance with the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 (Qld).

Applicant’s signature:

Date:

Privacy note: City Parklands Services Pty Ltd is collecting the information on this form to enable it to administer the volunteer program at Roma Street Parkland and South Bank Parklands. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other party unless authorised or required by law.