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 many aspects of the organisation. As a volunteer with us, you could be leading treks through some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in New South Wales and meeting people from all over the world, all in the name of helping disadvantaged kids get support in education, health and welfare.
We are always on the lookout for volunteer hiking guides to join our awesome team. We’re also open to taking on volunteers or interns with experience in marketing and communications (including social media), outdoor recreation (such as trip planning and risk management) and event planning.
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, knowledge of sustainable environmental practices and cultural heritage sites, organisation management, and a whole range of other skills transferable to other workplaces. You'll also be introduced to a community of nature-loving volunteers, predominately based in Sydney. 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.
How do I get involved?
If you are keen to apply to volunteer as a hiking guide at Emu Trekkers, please complete the Volunteer Application Form.
If you have ideas or skills other than hiking that could make our organisation ever better, or 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 many aspects of the organisation. As a volunteer with us, you could be leading treks through some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in New South Wales and meeting people from all over the world, all in the name of helping disadvantaged kids get support in education, health and welfare.
We are always on the lookout for volunteer hiking guides to join our awesome team. We’re also open to taking on volunteers or interns with experience in marketing and communications (including social media), outdoor recreation (such as trip planning and risk management) and event planning.
What requirements are there for being a volunteer hiking guide?
At Emu Trekkers we are looking for volunteers who:
- Enjoy meeting and chatting to new people
- Have a love of the outdoors and hiking
- Have a decent 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
- Can commit to a minimum of five hikes per half year
- Are reliable and willing to help out no matter what the job requires, whether it be trip preparation, clean-up, or sharing your experience with other volunteers.
What do volunteers receive in return?
Volunteers at Emu Trekkers will get training and experience in outdoor recreation guiding, leadership, knowledge of sustainable environmental practices and cultural heritage sites, organisation management, and a whole range of other skills transferable to other workplaces. You'll also be introduced to a community of nature-loving volunteers, predominately based in Sydney. 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.
How do I get involved?
If you are keen to apply to volunteer as a hiking guide at Emu Trekkers, please complete the Volunteer Application Form.
If you have ideas or skills other than hiking that could make our organisation ever better, or if you have any questions, please get in touch at volunteer@emutrekkers.org .
