Weekend Volunteering Positions

Weekend Volunteer Opportunities

FARM ANIMAL CARE – Weekend Volunteer Position

Background:
This role supports the care of the animals, particularly the chickens that provide the organic free-range eggs sold at the market shop at CERES. The animals are dependent on committed volunteer support on weekends and holidays (public holidays, Christmas hols, etc.).
NOTE: This role is NOT for the ‘Chook Group’ which operates at the CERES. Our volunteering role is located at the CERES Market & Farm. If you want to contact the Chook Group which rents space at CERES, contact CERES Reception for up-to-date contact information on 9387 2609.

Supervisor: Louise Kay
Team: Organic Farm
Team Leader: Chris Ennis

Objectives:
To respectfully care for and maintain the well-being of all farm animals.  To provide an enjoyable interaction between the volunteers and the farm animals (especially suitable for young families).

Specific Tasks & Duties:

• Read communication diary
• Follow animal feeding checklist
• Feeding and watering of all animals
• Collecting eggs
• Morning shift: Let out all animals
• Sunset shift: Lock in all animals
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Benefits: Work out of doors, fresh air , interact with animals and their natural rhythms, enjoy a country experience within the city (great for young families) contribute to CERES at a nuts & bolts level.
Training: On-the-job training will be provided.

Times / Days:
Summer:
Morning shift:             Arrive approximately between 6am to 7am.
Sunset shift :              Arrive approximately between 7.30pm to 9pm.
Winter:
Morning shift:             Arrive approximately between 7.30am to 8.30am.
Sunset shift :              Arrive approximately between 5pm to 6pm.

Commitment Required: Regular weekly or fortnightly shifts.Commitment to the role for a minimum of 6 months.
Skills / Experience: No experience or skills are necessary, a love and respect for animals is paramount.

• Qualities Required:
  
• Reliability is important as the well-being of the animals will depend on it.
  
• A commitment to basic communication guidelines with the co-ordinator (if you can’t make a scheduled shift)
  
• An awareness of safety is important (note: children cannot be left unattended with animals on the farm).
  
• Reasonable physical health and mobility.

Desired Attachments to Accompany your Volunteering Request: A resume of previous professional experience would be appreciated if it seems relevant to the job, although not compulsory.

To request this position:

• Access our Volunteer Questionnaire which is downloadable from file attachments below.
• Fill in and return email your Volunteer Questionnaire to the address as stated at the top of the questionnaire. (Attach any of the desired accompanying material for this position).
• Type the word’s “Weekend Animal Care” in the subject line of your emailed request.