See also the
WILDCARE Calendar on the WILDCARE Inc website. If not already a member take the opportunity to join on line Tasmania’s largest incorporated environmental volunteer organisation
here.
2012/13 Volunteer Campground Hosts - Cockle Creek
The Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking expressions of interest from persons wishing to act as Volunteer Campground Hosts (2 persons required for a two week shift) at Cockle Creek.
Cockle Creek is in southern Tasmania. The Cockle Creek Site includes part of the Southwest National Park and the Cockle Creek Nature Recreation Area.
Duties: Meet and provide information to visitors; sale of Parks Passes; carry out minor maintenance duties; maintain communications with PWS Huonville Field Centre.
Desirable Requirements: an ability to communicate with a wide range of visitors and knowledge of the area, in particular the walking tracks, flora and fauna.
Enquiries: Download the Campground Host Information Package (including application form) or contact Pip Gowen at PWS Huonville at pip.gowen@parks.tas.gov.au or mobile 0427 648 463.
Closing date for expressions of interest: 12 November 2012
2012/13 Volunteer Campground Hosts - Melaleuca
The Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking expressions of interest from persons wishing to act as Volunteer Campground Hosts (2 persons required for one month) at Melaleuca.
Duties: Meet and provide information to visitors; carry out minor maintenance duties; maintain communications with PWS Huonville Field Centre.
Desirable Requirements: an ability to communicate with a wide range of visitors and knowledge of the area in particular the walking tracks, flora and fauna.
Enquiries: Download the Campground Host Information Package (including application form) or contact Pip Gowen at PWS Huonville at pip.gowen@parks.tas.gov.au or mobile 0427 648 463.
Closing date for expressions of interest: 12 November 2012
2012/13 Summer Volunteer Caretaker - Southern Region
The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to select two suitable persons for an exciting summer role as roving volunteer caretakers. Volunteers would work closely with Rangers at a number of locations across southern Tasmania. Volunteers would be based at a number of different locations for two to four weeks at a time. The schedule could allow for free time between shifts.
Duties: Carry out minor maintenance duties; meet and provide information to visitors; maintain communications with PWS Huonville Field Centre.
Desirable Requirements: an ability to communicate with a wide range of visitors and knowledge/experience of the area. A current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
Enquiries: Further information is available by contacting Pip Gowen at PWS Huonville at pip.gowen@parks.tas.gov.au or mobile 0427 648463.
Closing date for expressions of interest: 12 November 2012
2013 Maatsuyker Island Volunteer Caretaker and Weather Observer Program
The Parks and Wildlife Service has concluded the selection process for the Maatsuyker Island Volunteer Caretaker and Weather Observer Program for 2013.
Applications for 2014 will be called for in mid 2013.
For further information, contact
Pip.Gowen@parks.tas.gov.au
2012 Volunteer Caretaker and Weather Observer - Cape Bruny
The Parks and Wildlife Service has concluded the placement for the Cape Bruny Volunteer Caretaker and Weather Observer Program for 2012. The Program is currently an interim volunteer program with the possibility to continue into 2013.
For further information, contact
Pip.Gowen@parks.tas.gov.au