The Volunteer Program and Coordinator's Role

The Volunteer Program and Coordinator’s Role

Volunteers have been an integral part of developing CERES since Day One! CERES currently receives over 400 Volunteer Requests each year and that number seems to be growing, reflecting a wider growth in environmental and community consciousness and interest in CERES.

The Volunteer Program manages these requests across all areas of CERES and aims to match what each volunteer wants out of volunteering, to the needs of CERES staff requesting help from volunteers.

We presently employ Greg Thorpe as the CERES Volunteer Co-ordinator for 14 hours per week to manage and structure the program - this involves being the primary contact and support person for all current or prospective volunteers.

Greg is usually on site on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and currently works in the ‘train’ beside the sandpit near the CERES café.
An important part of Greg’s role is to support volunteers who find their volunteering at CERES does not live up to their expectations and to empower CERES to learn from our current volunteers. If you have feedback or questions on any volunteering-related matter please contact Greg. He would love to hear from you!

Phone: (03) 9387-2609

This is my corner of the ‘train’. It is just inside the door. I encourage current or prospective volunteers to pop in and see me at CERES with their questions or feedback any time. My time is limited so I appreciate if you have a look at this website, especially the Volunteer Position Descriptions before you make contact. I can also be found on email at volunteers@ceres.org.au.

Greg Thorpe, CERES Volunteer Program Coordinator.