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Help connect the Melbourne community with their Yarra River and its surrounding creeks and parks! The Yarra Riverkeepers are looking for people that share our passion for protecting Melbourne’s river of mists and shadows. If you’re interested in environmental sustainability and raising awareness of the importance of the Yarra, we want to hear from you!

Are you interested in the world of podcasts? Are you wanting to reach out and talk to a wide range of interesting people who live in Melbourne? We have the volunteer role for you!

Yarra Talks is a volunteer run podcast that explores the different people and topics surrounding Melbourne’s iconic upside down river. Working alongside other volunteers at Yarra Riverkeepers, your tasks will range from the planning, development, editing and promotion of podcasts - it really is an all round opportunity and perfect for someone looking to learn new skills!

You will be volunteering for the Yarra Riverkeepers Association. The Yarra Riverkeepers work towards a Yarra that is healthy, protected and loved for present and future generations. Through advocacy, education, research and community engagement activities, we help the community, government and industry appreciate and protect Melbourne’s iconic river and its parks.

Responsibilities include:

  • Reaching out to interviewees
  • Interviewing people of the Yarra
  • Working alongside other volunteers to produce storylines and plan podcast content
  • Assist with the content creation and scheduling of podcast promotional materials
  • Editing of podcast recordings

Key Skills and experience

  • Experience with podcasts is desirable but not essential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Research skills
  • Experience using descript or podcast editing software is desirable
  • Experience with mailchimp desirable
  • Knowledge of environmental sustainability highly favourable

If this sounds like you please apply by submitting a CV and short paragraph on why the Yarra is important to you.

Should you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity please email the Community Engagement Officer (kristin.charlton@yarrariver.org.au)

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.