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Volunteer Caretaker Opportunity

Posted 01 Oct, 2014
The New Summer 'volunteer caretaker' program at the Bruny Island Quarantine Station is now available. It will commence 16 October 2014 and continue until 2 April 2015. Volunteer Caretakers are  asked to cover a four-week block including weekends with the switch over day being a Thursday. Outgoing Volunteer Caretakers are asked to brief the incoming caretakers along with a person from the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) and/or Friends of Bruny Island Quarantine Station. Volunteer Caretaker Duties will include:
  • Opening the gates to the site and displaying welcoming flags at gate and jetty area;
  • Meeting and greeting visitors and providing information about the Station;
  • Monitoring and recording visitor numbers and impact and conduct visitor surveys if required;
  • Maintaining an obvious presence to protect the site from inappropriate behaviour by visitors and communicating with PWS Bruny Island on any issues of concern;
  • Carrying out minor maintenance of tasks identified in the approved work program;
  • Acting as first response in the event of emergency and make room for communication hub if needed;
  • Reporting issues such safety hazards and bushfire risk to PWS Bruny Island staff; and
  • Other tasks identified and appropriate to the capacity of individual Volunteer Caretakers.
For more information about the program and expectations check out the Information and Application Form

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