Description

Key duties:

• Respond to incoming in-field volunteering offers
• Assess applicant’s abilities in relation to the needs of the organisation (in consultation with Administration Manager)
• Interview applicants (usually by phone) and provide them with information about the role
• Process new volunteer registrations and update all information
• Forward new enquiries for the volunteer online chat-group to the group Administrator
• Issue email updates to volunteers as required
• Conduct on-line training sessions for new in-field volunteers
• Conduct hands-on training sessions for new in-field volunteers
• Present informational and educational talks to small to medium community groups

Skills and experience:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively
• Sound Microsoft Office skills
• Desirable : experience with wildlife
• Desirable : experience working with volunteers
• Desirable : experience presenting training sessions
• Desirable : experience with presentations to small to medium groups

Training

• Willingness to participate in training to understand the role of an in-field volunteer

This is a long-term role for a reliable person that has time, energy and drive to give to the position.

Applicants from the Greater Melbourne area are preferred to enable the provision of hands-on training in treating wombats.