VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: EVENT SUPPORT FOR 2022

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is a charitable organisation which tells the story of our land, our whenua. It inspires our people and visitors to learn, discover and be connected to our living planet and cultural histories, so together we can care for and contribute to thriving communities. We aim to develop a generation of people who care for the planet and its people by understanding, appreciating and protecting our land, our sky and our ocean.

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark hosts a monthly public talk series every third Thursday of the month. A wide range of experts and speakers are invited to share their knowledge with the Waitaki community. We need volunteers to help with the promotion of these events and support on the day. Tasks include:

• (Optional) Graphic design of promotional material

• Distributing promotional material

• Help to set up and tidy up afterwards

• Welcoming the audience to the event

This is your opportunity to be involved in the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark and the community. Each talk offers something new and interesting.

Requirements:

• Great communication skills

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy

• Ability to use your initiative

• An interest in and passion for promoting the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark positively in the community

Time commitment:

Ideally a volunteer would be available for 1-2 hours/month to distribute poster and for about 2 hours at as many of the public talks as possible for 2022. The public talks are every third Thursday of the month (except December & January due to holiday season). There will be three talks in Ōamaru, and eight talks across the district (Kakanui, Hampden, Palmerston, Duntroon, Kurow, Otematata, Omarama)

These are the dates for the public talks for 2022:

• 17 February 5 – 7pm - Oamaru

• 17 March 5 – 7pm - Kakanui

• 21 April 5 – 7pm - Duntroon

• 19 May 5 – 7pm - Omarama

• 16 June 5 – 7pm - tbc

• 21 July 5 – 7pm - tbc

• 18 August 5 – 7pm - tbc

• 15 September 5 – 7pm - tbc

• 20 October 5 – 7pm - tbc

• 17 November 5 – 7pm - tbc

If you are interested, please email our Manager Lisa info@whitestonegeopark.nz and we will get back to you shortly.