Organisation

Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua Community Incorporated

Description

Do you love hands on work? Do you value conservation and heritage? Use your practical skills to support the Trust's Ecological Re-vegetation project and help to support the ecology, biodiversity and heritage of Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua!

The Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua Community Inc focus on the ecological restoration of the Island, which is listed as a Historic Area with Heritage NZ. The Community helps to care for the Island, protecting and enhancing its ecology, biodiversity and heritage. Quarantine Island was once a completely bush-clad forest that was cut down to make way for quarantine buildings and farming.

The Trust is currently seeking an Ecological Restoration Worker for their Re-vegetation project on Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua, which is located in the Dunedin Harbour.

In this role you will:

• Engage in weed control

• Perform General maintenance tasks

• Engage in painting

• Use your gardening skills

• Farming (Care of sheep)

You will be provided with the following training:

• An initial orientation will be provided

Benefits of the role:

• You will be using your skills and abilities to help the Community to care for the Island, by further protecting and enhancing its ecology, biodiversity and heritage.

• You will have the opportunity to work alongside a great team of like-minded volunteers while enjoying a beautiful island

Requirements

• Enthusiasm

• General “DIY” skills

• Previous experience painting, farming (care of sheep), gardening, maintenance and weed control is an advantage

• Dress in working clothes, wear good sturdy footwear (with ankle support) and bring sun protection and a hat

• Must be physically able to perform necessary tasks

Time commitment

Can vary on application, weekdays/weekends

Location

Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua in Dunedin Harbour

How to apply

Contact Cristina Barriga / volunteer.quarantineisland@gmail.com

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

You might like to check out their Facebook page and group where they often post upcoming activities:

https://www.facebook.com/kamautauruaquarantineislandwww.facebook.com/groups/QuarantineIslandKamauTauruaCommunity