FARINA RESTORATION GROUP 2022
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The link to the 2022 Registration page is at the bottom of this page.
The 2022 Program dates are shown below. You will need to nominate your preferred (Max. 2) weeks. Please refer to the information below in choosing your dates. We need to ensure that there is an even number of volunteers in each week, thus we may have to discuss with you alternative dates, or place you on a waiting list. The committee has agreed on a maximum of 45 people per week on the basis of first come, first served.
| Week | Saturday to Sunday | Places Filled | Places Available | Notes |
| 0 | May 25 (Wed) to May 27 (Fri) | NA | NA | Setup group Discuss with Laurie or Bill Brock |
| 1 | May 28 to June 5 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2 | June 4 to June 12 | 43 | 2 | |
| 3 | June 11 to June 19 | 45 | FULL | |
| 4 | June 18 to June 26 | 48 | FULL | |
| 5 | June 25 to July 3 | 50 | FULL | |
| 6 | July 2 to July 10 | 37 | 8 | |
| 7 | July 9 to July 17 | 48 | FULL | |
| 8 | July 16 to July 24 | 32 | 13 | |
| 9 | July 25 (Mon) to July 28 (Thu) | NA | NA | Pack down group – discuss with Bill Brock |
Table updated Saturday 16th May 2022
The overlap of Saturday arrival and Sunday departure is important to maintain weekend Bakery/Café and visitor hosting rosters. For the bakery/café or visitor hosting the first roster will commence on Saturday 28th May 2022.
We try to use Volunteers skills and we know you have hidden talents. If you have skills & experience please tell us on the registration form. Bring your gloves, tools & safety items.
In 2022 the tasks to be undertaken are
A Stonework/pointing
B Bakers and assistants (early morning start)
C Visitor Information.
D Retail Sales bakery and/or Merchandise sales
E Campers support. Cleaning facilities/wood gathering/rubbish collection/general gofers
F Equipment Maintenance
G Site maintenance Cemetery/paths/cleaning site/painting pergolas & crosses/bakery cleaning
H Project Work -building toilet block, laying cement etc.
On the Registration page tell us which of these groups you would like to join (A, B, C. D, E, F, G or H.)
Your registration will be acknowledged by email or phone by Bill Brock 0429 951 634 within 7 days.
All Volunteers at Farina:
- Must be registered before they arrive at Farina
- Must be double Vaccinated
- This is an adults only program.
- Will work on Farina projects according to their skills and abilities.
- Are expected to stay in the campsite at Farina with the group.
- Agree to be directed by the Group Coordinator on their activities
- By registering on this form you agree to the terms and conditions described on this Information sheet.
Selecting your Dates
Select 2 weeks Maximum that you wish to stay, but also your UNAVAILABLE weeks. Single weeks are available, particularly in weeks 1 and 8. Your selection can start on either odd or even weeks. If you are unsure of your dates suggest alternatives in the information section of the online Volunteer Registration.
We need to ensure that there is an even number of volunteers in each week, thus we may have to discuss with you alternative dates, or place you on a waiting list. The committee has agreed on a maximum of 45 people per week on the basis of first come, first served.
The Bakery will operate from Week 1 (Saturday May 28th 2022) to the end of week 8 (Sunday July 24 2022).
Potential bakers and assistants should discuss their schedules with Laurie mazloz1@bigpond.com (0427 587 362) as Bakers, Assistant bakers and café staff must have a current FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE.
- Please bring your current one, or
- Complete the on-line “Food Handling Program” (http://dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au/. If you have difficulty contact Laurie Gray (0427 587 362 or mazloz1@bigpond.com)
If later you are unable to attend at Farina please tell Helen via farinagroup@farinarestoration.com. or if the program has started ring Bill Brock (0429951634) or the bakery (0476761916)
Farina Events 2022
Saturday 18th June. Farina against The Rest of the World. Annual cricket match.
Sunday 19th June. Ecumenical Church Service and Flt Lt John Bell Memorial Service.
School Holidays and Other Events 2022.
Vic, & QLD from Sat 25 June 2022 to Sun 10 July 2022 (W5&6).
NSW from Sat 02 July 2022 to Sun 17 July 2022 (W6&7)
SA from Sat 9 July 2022 to Sun 24 July 2022 (W7&8)
Mon 13 June 2022 is a Public Holiday in SA. Queens Birthday/Volunteers day
Marree Races and Gymkhana Sat.11 (horses) and Sun. 12 (motor bikes) June 2022
Marree Camel Cup Races Sun 3 July 2022
Big Red Bash Tue 5 to Thur 7 July 2022
HELP For enquiries about dates and work program, contact Bill Brock 0429 951 634 jbat.kom@icloud.com or Bob Brownlee 0409 433 731 rtcbrownlee@gmail.com.
For Bakery information Laurie Gray 0427 587 362 mazloz1@bigpond.com
For registration enquiries Contact Helen 0419 446 414 farinagroup@farinarestoration.com