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Volunteering at NCC

The Nature Conservation Council (NCC) is the umbrella organisation for over 120 environmental groups in NSW as well as an information centre for students and those wishing to learn more about environmental issues. A non-profit organisation and registered charity, we rely on volunteers to assist us in our busy office located in central Sydney.

Opportunities for voluntary work consist of helping both administrative and project staff with office support, campaign assistance or environmental research. The work would suit environmental science/studies student and graduates as well as people of all ages with relevant skills and an interest in environmental issues who can spare half/one day a week on a regular ongoing basis.

Currently we have project officers working on climate change, marine environment, fisheries, freshwater, bushfire, native vegetation, urban sustainability, education and more. Browse our website for more campaign information.

Volunteers usually work from 10 am - 4 pm. Part day shifts may also be available. Applicants need a good level of English - both spoken and written.

We are located at Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney (near the corner of Erskine Street), a short walk from Wynyard Station.

Current Volunteer Jobs

The following Volunteer Jobs are currently available:

Admin Assistant

Shark Swim Challenge Marketing Intern

To apply please follow the Volunteer Placement Process and put the job description in the subject field of the email, fax or letter, as well as your resume.

Admin Assistant

Are you bored? Retired and want something worthwhile to do? Or find you have some free time now the kids are in school? Why not come along and be part of a great team.

We are looking for an administrative assistant to help with database management and general administrative tasks. You will be working closely with the Office Manager and Fundraising Officer, but you will have the opportunity to become involved in other aspects of our work if you wish. We will need you to commit to 4-8 hours a week (9am - 5pm M-F) on a long term basis (at least 3 months). An essential requirement of this position is excellent English language skills, both spoken and written. You will need to be proficient in MS Excel and Word, and have database experience preferably using Filemaker Pro.

To apply please follow the Volunteer Placement Process
Questions? Call Tony Brooks on 9279 2466.

Shark Swim Challenge Marketing Intern

Position Description

Minimum 8 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks, starting from January 2010.

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is looking for a dedicated, hard-working and passionate volunteer to assist with promoting our Shark Swim Challenge. This is an ideal opportunity for a marketing/media student or recent graduate to raise awareness of shark conservation and help generate participants in this amazing fundraising adventure holiday. Find out more about the exciting Shark Swim Challenge here .

Key Tasks:
•    Liaise with the media to profile the Shark Swim Challenge. Write and circulate press releases and pitch stories   to journalists where appropriate.
•    Create opportunities for promoting the Shark Swim Challenge to staff of large corporate organisations.
•    Use social media, including Twitter and Facebook, for creative online marketing.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Marine Conservation Officer and Media & Communications Officer on the marketing activities related to the Shark Swim Challenge.

Essential Criteria
• Experience/qualifications in marketing and/or media
• Experience in using Microsoft excel and word
• Experience in using Twitter and Facebook
• Written and oral communication skills
• Able to follow-through on projects
• Organised and reliable
• Excellent people skills, courteous and professional demeanor
• Detail oriented
• Passion for protecting the planet

To apply please follow the Volunteer Placement Process , quoting ‘Shark Swim Challenge Marketing Intern’ in the subject field of the email, fax or letter.

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Volunteer placement with NCC

If you would like to seek volunteer placement with NCC you must understand and follow our volunteer placement guidelines.

Volunteering with NCC member Organisations

Many of our members have volunteering opportunities. Please check the listing of the group you are interested in.