What
Do Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House Volunteers Do?
The
Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House has an established
Volunteer Programme which is designed to aid in the smooth operation
of the Aquarium and help visitors enjoy and appreciate the true
beauty of New Zealand’s aquatic biodiversity and fauna.
Volunteers
must be over 25 years old and have good command of the English
language.
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Volunteer
Duties:
-
Provide guided tours of Southern Encounter as required, speaking
to groups and individuals. Guides are also encouraged to point
out interesting shy creatures which would not normally be
seen.
- Enhance
visitor enjoyment by encouraging interaction and education.
- Provide
accurate information about the many aquatic species on display
to visitors and answer questions.
- Assist
with public fish and animal feeds.
- Assist
with the cleaning and general care of the signs, graphics
and displays at Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House.
- Promote
Southern Encounter, our conservation objectives and local
region, in a positive way.
- Commit
to continually develop guiding and interpretation skills appropriate
to your guiding level.
- Assist
with other duties as required.
- Volunteers
should undertake all duties in a professional, competent,
safe, non-discriminatory and efficient manner.
Your
Commitment
New
Volunteers undergo a training course which will equip them with
the knowledge and skills to become Southern Encounter Guides.
The training is thorough and is undertaken at a pace to suit
each individual. On-going training is also provided.
Once
trained a Volunteer must undertake to work two days per month,
although many Volunteers choose to work one or more days per
week. There is a roster system so Volunteers can indicate which
days they are able to help at Southern Encounter.
The
Volunteer Programme is a wonderful way to meet new people with
common conservation interests.
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To
become a Volunteer at the 'Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House' please contact us by writing to:
Volunteers
Southern Encounter
PO Box 5130, Papanui
CHRISTCHURCH.
Email:
info@southernencounter.co.nz
Or
by visiting Southern Encounter Aquarium & Kiwi House and
obtaining a membership application form.
