Edendale

PURPOSE

Edendale is an environmental education centre for people of all ages which focuses on people Connecting to nature, community, place, culture; Lifelong environmental Learning; and Leading by example.

Edendale is a working farm and has health and safety requirements for staff and volunteers.  Volunteers need to able to work safely and at times unsupervised (after initial training).

The Visitor Interaction Volunteer role is to provide opportunities for visitors to interact with the Edendale animals.

LOCATION

Edendale, 30 Gaston’s Rd, Eltham 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide opportunities, under staff direction, for the public to interact with the Edendale animals
• This may include - Guinea Pig patting, sheep feeding, goat kid interaction (may include bottle feeding), Stick Insect holding and goat brushing
• To assist staff with the preparation of other public interaction activities such as making and filling Chook Feed Packets, or collecting goat browse
• To assist staff with farm tours as required
• To assist in the maintenance of displays in reception as required
• Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au

REPORTS TO

Edendale Staff

TIME COMMITMENT

Saturday or Sunday 2 hours per shift

Times as per availability

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Customer service experience is desirable, or the willingness to learn
• Good verbal communication
• Able to perform light physical tasks
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Able to work independently, with limited supervision, and as part of a team

SUPPORT

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant Edendale staff. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program(s)

SECURITY CHECKS

• Two reference checks
• Working with Children Check