FISHCARE VOLUNTEERS

Educate people on how they can help promote sustainable marine recreational fishery and care for the marine environment.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Talk to people including school children about marine recreational fisheries for at least 1 day a month.
• willing to educate people but not enforce the laws.
• Work within a team of passionate people wanting to care for their fishery.
• participate in regular learning sessions about fish species and the recreational fishery which may add to your own future professional development.
• Activity area covers the whole Cradle Coast region, but some intrastate travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• A desire to work in schools to promote responsible fishing activities with these children

• An interest in recreational fishing would be desirable.

• Be willing to promote the responsible recreational fishing to the general community at regular events such as local Agricultural shows.

• Be willing to increase knowledge in the recreational fishing area through regularly provided training.

• Reasonable standard of fitness

• A current drivers licence would be desirable for the position

• National police check

• Current first aid certificate would be an advantage

• Minimum age 16 years old.

Please note we are not Centrelink approved.