By Brendan Rees
Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne is on the lookout for volunteers.
The Garden Ambassador Team engage wants more people to engage with visitors providing general information, insights into plant collections, history, landscaping, conservation and projects.
They also conduct daily garden walking tours, assist with workshops and attend events to promote Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
New volunteers will be given full training and a uniform plus support from the current group of volunteers. Training will occur over winter to have the new Garden Ambassadors on board by spring.
Since 2010, a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers have helped visitors enjoy their time at the Cranbourne Gardens.
“For the first time in over five years, we are looking for individuals with a love for Australian Flora and talking with people to join our team, “ Cranbourne Gardens Volunteers and Friends Coordinator, Fiona O’Loghlin said.
“Our Gardens Ambassadors are provided with full training and a uniform, plus it’s a wonderful opportunity to get social with a great circle of volunteers,” she said.
Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Volunteer Garden Ambassador are invited to attend morning tea information sessions on Saturday, 19 May and Monday, 21 May at 10.30am at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne Gardens. Phone 5990 2200 for more details.
