Organisation

Dunedin City Council

Description

Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and work on outdoor projects? There are various conservation volunteer opportunities across Dunedin, led by community groups. Get in touch and we will help you find projects that match your interests!

Dunedin City Council's Parks and Recreation Strategy aims that the Dunedin’s communities are more active, more often, in facilities, parks and open spaces that are connected and valued. We support a diverse range of opportunities for volunteers to engage with the environment.

As a Conservation Superstar you will be:

• Planting

• Weed control

• Pest control

• Rubbish clean-ups

• Track maintenance (walking tracks and bike tracks)

• There are various opportunities on parks and reserves

• You will always be working alongside others

Training provided:

• Each respective conservation project has its own health and safety induction and supervisor

Benefits of volunteering:

• Previous volunteers report having gained memorable experiences and connections with the landscape and also with those they work alongside

• You will be helping the environment to thrive while also keeping these precious spaces safe and accessible for the use of all

If you are interested in any of the above, please apply and they will contact you to have a chat about the various kinds of regular volunteer work and events that are available.

Requirements

• Each project requires a different level of fitness and skills

• Initial health and safety orientation is provided - in order to keep you and others safe

• Ability to mobilise over uneven surfaces

• Ability to follow health & safety protocols is essential

• Suitable footwear, sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and clothing for the outdoors (windbreaker parker)

Time Commitment

• Time commitment varies depending on the project

• Some projects require regular commitment while other projects are one-off events

• Generally, the planting is done during the colder and wetter months (April - October) while maintenance is done throughout the year

Background Check

Police
Depending on the projects, but some projects require police checks if the role has contact with vulnerable people.

How to apply

Email DCC Volunteer Projects Facilitator at volunteer@dcc.govt.nz

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless