2024 Olive Harvest
Event description
Meet Your Community and Get Involved!
Express your interest in joining us for the MercyCare Olive Harvest in May. Be part of a tradition dating back to the Benedictine Monks.
Please note that our Multicultural team will be in touch to confirm the date for the event closer to May to ensure optimal harvesting conditions for our olive trees.
About the MercyCare Olive Harvest:
- Explore one of Western Australia's oldest olive groves
- Planted by Benedictine Monks, it is now a gift to the Sisters of Mercy
- Traditionally harvested and pressed on-site, producing award-winning olive oil
- Funds raised supported crucial causes until harvesting ceased
- In 2021, we recommenced this tradition, and it continues this year
Volunteer Opportunities:
Some physical work may be required, but there are tasks suitable for every person, regardless of ability level
- Air Rake Operators
- Olive Gatherers and Sorters
What the Olives Will Be Used For:
- Funds raised are used to support refugee and asylum-seeking clients on their employment pathways
- Benefiting refugee participants through soap making workshops
- Sold as "Good Habits" to raise funds for the refugee program
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
All volunteer participants must be aware of, and agree to comply with, the following Conditions of Participation before registering.
Failure to abide by these conditions may result in you being requested to leave the site.
- You must notify the Event Coordinator of any relevant medical conditions and pre-existing injuries that may affect your participation.
- You will not smoke or consume alcohol or illicit drugs during this event.
- You shall respect the rights, dignity, culture and property of all the other participants.
- You shall observe the safety rules and obligations as directed by the Event Coordinator to ensure a safe, happy and hygienic environment.
- You shall report all accidents/injuries to the Event Coordinator immediately.
- You grant permission for any images of yourself captured through video, photo or digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of promotional material and publications and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.