Organisation

Dunedin City Council

Description

Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and work on outdoor projects? There are various conservation volunteer opportunities across Dunedin, led by community groups. Get in touch and we will help you find projects that match your interests!

Dunedin City Council's Parks and Recreation Strategy aims that the Dunedin’s communities are more active, more often, in facilities, parks and open spaces that are connected and valued. We support a diverse range of opportunities for volunteers to engage with the environment.

Opportunities on parks and reserves include:

• Planting

• Weed control

• Pest control

• Rubbish clean-ups

• Track maintenance (walk, bike)

If you are interested in any of the above, please apply and we will have a chat about a regular volunteer work or events that are coming up.

Requirements

Each project requires a different level of fitness and skills. In order to keep you and others safe, ability to follow health & safety protocols is essential.

Time Commitment

Some projects ask regular commitment, others are one-off. Generally, the planting is done in colder and wetter months (April - October), and maintenance is done throughout.

Background Check

Police
Depending on the projects, but some projects require police checks if the role has contact with vulnerable people.

How to apply

Email DCC Volunteer Projects Facilitator at volunteer@dcc.govt.nz

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email