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Conservation Superstars

Organisation:

Dunedin City Council

Category:

Conservation

Hours:

Both/Flexible

Locations:

Dunedin, Mosgiel

Dunedin City Council's Parks and Recreation Strategy aim is that the Dunedin community be more active more often when it comes to maintaining local facilities, parks and open spaces that are enjoyed by all. The DCC supports 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)

A Police background check is required for this role.

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

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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