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Town Belt Kaitiaki (TBK) Volunteer

Organisation:

Town Belt Kaitiaki

Category:

Youth & Children

Hours:

Both/Flexible

Locations:

Dunedin

Volunteering for TBK is an opportunity to meet people, get active, enjoy the outdoors, and truly make a difference in your community.

PRIMARY TASKS:

  • Help the Education Coordinator to supervise and support TBK participants during projects, events, and activities
  • Help to ensure the general welfare and safety of TBK staff, students and fellow volunteers during projects, events, and activities
  • Serve as a positive role model and guide to TBK’s Student Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Be an advocate for TBK and the cause of conservation.

BENEFITS:

  • Be directly involved in helping to manage and create more space for nature to thrive and for people to enjoy
  • Work alongside some amazing community groups, experts and educators
  • Develop skills and experience in environmental restoration, conservation and communication
  • Become a part of a friendly and dedicated team
  • All training will be provided
  • Volunteer in a beautiful environment!

Requirements

  • A passion or interest in working outdoors and/or conservation
  • A willingness to get stuck in and have fun is essential
  • Experience working with children is preferred but certainly not necessary
  • Some knowledge of NZ biodiversity and/or nature conservation would be fantastic
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required
  • A basic ability to use hand tools would be helpful
  • A current first aid certificate would be an advantage
  • All applicants for volunteer roles are required to consent to Police Vetting
  • Must be able to provide own field work wear (when required) including sun protection (hat, drink bottle), sturdy boots and outdoor clothing.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment

Opportunities can be one-off or ongoing depending on a volunteers’ availability and capability.

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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