Addi Road | Gardening & Painting for Community

A little about Addi Road:

Working with the community, Addi Road elevate human rights, arts & culture and sustainability. 

Bring your workplace together to help revitalise and maintain Addi Road’s shared gardens, grounds and facilities. Plant native flora, contribute to soil health/composting, and improve the appearance of common spaces via painting (walls, fences, furniture... perhaps murals). The goal is to strengthen community ties, support environmental sustainability, and keep Addi Road a welcoming, cared-for space for all.

What to expect:

• Location: Addison Road Community Organisation, Marrickville

• Time: Thursday mornings, 9am to 12 noon (fortnightly sessions)

Session highlights:

1. Introduction: Begin at 9am with an insightful overview of Addi Road's impact and dreams for the future.

2. Volunteer tasks: Landscape gardening: planting native plants/flowers, tending community garden or rain-garden, composting, soil regeneration, weeding, mulching.

   Painting & maintenance: painting walls, fences, furniture, shelving, or community-space surfaces; general maintenance to refresh and beautify Addi Road’s facilities.

3. Tour: A guided tour of Addi Road's historic and bustling community space.

Important details:

• Group Size: 6 - 12 team members per session

• Cost: $75 per person plus GST. This covers Invoices are issued upon booking, or you can pay by credit card. Payment is required to confirm your session.

• What to wear: Make sure to come dressed in casual clothes that can get dirty or painted on, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle.

• Accessibility: Public transport to Addi Road via the 428 bus from CBD. This experience includes manual labour, lifting and carrying. Volunteers will need to be alert and able to follow instructions.

• Catering: We will have light refreshments (tea, coffee and water) available on the day. There are two on-site cafes where your team can connect, take a well-earned break and have lunch post-volunteering experience.

Why volunteer with Addi Road? Addi Road is a vital community managed hub of sustainability, culture, human rights and social support. By volunteering together, we help maintain and beautify this shared green space, contributing to a healthier environment, stronger community ties, and a more welcoming space for everyone.

Book your volunteering experience today! Make a meaningful impact and support our cause by scheduling your group's volunteering session. Together, let's make a difference.

Important Information

💡 Cancellations & rescheduling

• Should you wish to cancel or reschedule your shift, you can do so up to 30 days prior to your session date for a full refund. If you cancel between 14 -30 days before your shift, we may apply a 50% cancellation fee. We do not offer refunds for shifts cancelled or rescheduled within 14 days of your designated shift date.