ID: 157736

Fishcare Melbourne, Mornington and Westernport Fishing Assistant

for Fishcare Melbourne more by this organisation (2)

Environment & Conservation Regular - more than 6 months Across: Melbourne VIC, Mornington VIC, Altona VIC

About this opportunity

We're recruiting again!!

We invite anyone who naturally enjoys the outdoors and helping children and adults experience the joy of recreational fishing to join our team. We conduct over 50 educational clinics each year and are always looking for volunteers to help deliver these events.

As a Fishing Assistant, you will provide practical support to participants by;

Assisting participants safely catch and release fish from Piers and Jetties
Assisting with bait and tackle
Casting practice and knot tying
Showing an awareness of the Victorian fishing Rules and Practices

Additional requirements

Working with Children Check ^*.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Time Required

A few hours every month.

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers
Families with Children
Groups of 10 or more
Online & Remote Volunteers
Skilled Volunteers
Travelling Volunteers
Work Experience

Type of work

Companionship & Social Support
Education & Training
Sport & Physical Activity
Tour Guides, Information & Heritage
Tutoring & Coaching
Working with Animals

Training

Training and mentoring is provided. Annual Volunteer Training day (January), First Aid training, Guest speakers, Social events and Annual Conference opportunities.

Reimbursement

Volunteers can be reimbursed for travel costs to and from clinics.