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Wildlife Deck Liaison Volunteer

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Support Guest Experience

The hospital deck provides guests of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary a view of what our Vet team does day-to-day. Deck liaison volunteers are the first point of contact for guests who have questions regarding any patients they might see.

What You Need

Ability to interact positively with Sanctuary guests, including individuals of all nationalities
Familiarity with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary exhibits and the layout of the Sanctuary is highly desirable
Familiarity with the local area, with a basic knowledge of Australian native wildlife
Pride in the presentation of the deck area involving duties such as sweeping, dusting and restocking of materials
Ability to stand for a four-hour shift

Healthcare worker interacting with medical equipment and patients.

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What Are the Tasks

Inform guests about the animals currently being treated within the hospital, as seen from the deck
Educate guests about how we care for our injured wildlife and how they can help
Promote the different fundraising pathways on which the hospital relies
Maintain the appearance of the deck and restock promotional materials and resources

Volunteer Shifts

Shifts run 7 days per week at the following times:

Afternoon shifts:

10am to 2pm

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Volunteer Benefits

An annual National Trust (Queensland) Team Card
Access to all the National Trust properties worldwide
Complimentary day passes for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Discounts throughout the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Partner benefits
Most important, meaningful moments with wildlife making a difference

Positions Currently Full

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FAQs

What are the shift times?

Shift times vary depending on the volunteering role. View more details and apply on our volunteering pages.

What is the recruitment process?

After you apply online, your application will be screened by our volunteer recruitment team. Suitable candidates will be contacted via phone or email to further explain the role, confirm your availability and discuss the selection criteria.

If you're successful after the initial stages, we will ask you to complete three trial shifts to ensure the role is a good fit for both you and our team. Volunteers will also be required to complete 3 online Workplace Health and Safety training modules.

Note, we receive a high volume of volunteer applications, which is why there are a number of steps involved in the process to ensure you will be a strong match and enjoy your new role.

Do I need to pay any fees?

There is a registration fee for successful volunteers of $45, which will cover everything you'll need to get started.

How do I apply?

Once you've found the role you would like to volunteer in, you can submit an application form. Keep an eye on our website for current vacancies.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the greater Yugambeh language region, the Country on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are situated today. We recognise their continuing connections to the land, sky, waters (waterways), and wildlife. We thank them for caring for this Country and its ecosystems.

We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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