Are you a passionate hiker and keen to make a difference? Emu Trekkers could be the perfect place for you to become a volunteer!
Emu Trekkers is a not-for-profit charity where the volunteers manage almost all aspects of the organisation. This is not a place where you will be stuck doing photocopying and filing all day long. Instead, you will be busy planning, marketing and leading treks through some of Australia’s most beautiful natural landscapes, all in the name of helping disadvantaged kids get support in education, health and welfare.
To make sure that the tours are top quality, tasks we would like volunteers to get involved with, other than trekking, may include:
We are always on the lookout for volunteers to join our awesome trekking team. In the lead up to spring and summer, we are particularly seeking guides looking to run our two-day hikes, and guides wishing to volunteer full time over the Australian summer for between 6-12 weeks (Dec-Feb). You can find out more about our Summer Internship program here.
What requirements are there for being a volunteer hiking guide?
At Emu Trekkers we are looking for volunteers who:
What do volunteers receive in return?
Volunteers at Emu Trekkers will get training and experience in outdoor recreation guiding, leadership, advanced first aid, knowledge of sustainable environmental practices and cultural heritage sites, organisation management, safe food preparation and a whole range of other skills required for the workplace. Most importantly, volunteers will be making a difference to kids who really need a helping hand.
There are no fees for being a volunteer at Emu Trekkers. Emu Trekkers will also reimburse guides for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while on the hikes, such as food, camping fees and transport costs. If you are keen to get involved but do not have the required first aid training, please get in touch to discuss possible options for this training as well.
How do I get involved?
If you are keen to apply to volunteer at Emu Trekkers, please complete the Volunteer Application Form.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at volunteer@emutrekkers.org .
Emu Trekkers is a not-for-profit charity where the volunteers manage almost all aspects of the organisation. This is not a place where you will be stuck doing photocopying and filing all day long. Instead, you will be busy planning, marketing and leading treks through some of Australia’s most beautiful natural landscapes, all in the name of helping disadvantaged kids get support in education, health and welfare.
To make sure that the tours are top quality, tasks we would like volunteers to get involved with, other than trekking, may include:
- Preparing food and equipment
- Promoting treks
- Cooking meals
- Answering emails
- Updating the website
- Writing blogs
- Managing bookings
- Organising other events
- Coming up with ideas to make the organisation even better
We are always on the lookout for volunteers to join our awesome trekking team. In the lead up to spring and summer, we are particularly seeking guides looking to run our two-day hikes, and guides wishing to volunteer full time over the Australian summer for between 6-12 weeks (Dec-Feb). You can find out more about our Summer Internship program here.
What requirements are there for being a volunteer hiking guide?
At Emu Trekkers we are looking for volunteers who:
- Have a love of the outdoors and hiking
- Have a high level of physical fitness
- Speak English
- Have a valid first aid certificate, or a willingness to obtain one
- Have a good knowledge of the local history, or a willingness to learn
- Be able to commit to a minimum of one year part-time (with a minimum commitment of assisting or leading 12 hikes per year) or full-time (please get in touch to discuss time-frames)
- Show a willingness to help out no matter what the job requires, whether it be trip preparation, clean-up, or working in the office.
What do volunteers receive in return?
Volunteers at Emu Trekkers will get training and experience in outdoor recreation guiding, leadership, advanced first aid, knowledge of sustainable environmental practices and cultural heritage sites, organisation management, safe food preparation and a whole range of other skills required for the workplace. Most importantly, volunteers will be making a difference to kids who really need a helping hand.
There are no fees for being a volunteer at Emu Trekkers. Emu Trekkers will also reimburse guides for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while on the hikes, such as food, camping fees and transport costs. If you are keen to get involved but do not have the required first aid training, please get in touch to discuss possible options for this training as well.
How do I get involved?
If you are keen to apply to volunteer at Emu Trekkers, please complete the Volunteer Application Form.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at volunteer@emutrekkers.org .
