Volunteer registration of interest: Whanganui region

DOC will use the information you provide to identify future volunteer activities that match your skills, experience, availability and preferred location.

The information will also be used for volunteer induction, training, administrative and statistical purposes within the Department.

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Contact details

Full name (as on passport)

Preferred name

Phone

Mobile

Address

Personal details

Date of birth

Country of residence

Emergency contact

Contact name

Contact phone number

For international volunteers, add a New Zealand contact if available:

Contact name

Contact number

Medical conditions

For my own health and safety, the following pre-existing medical conditions, allergies or past injuries and special dietary needs are for DOC to note.

Enter if applicable:

Do you give consent to have your medical information shared with your nominated emergency contact? Yes No

Fitness

Volunteer activities span a range of fitness levels. Some activities may be specific in their requirements (as outlined in the task description).

My fitness level is: Low - I can easily walk up to 2 hours over flat ground Medium - I can comfortably walk with 5 kg pack up to 4 hours over uneven ground High - I am capable of walking with 10 kg pack up to 6 hours over uneven ground Very high - I am experienced at walking consecutive days with 10+ kg pack over steep, rough terrain

Licences/certificates

I hold the following licenses and/or certificates:

Current NZ/international Drivers licence Approved handlers of pesticides ATV/quadbike First Aid/Outdoor First Aid Growsafe Controlled substances Other (list below)

Availability

Time of week Weekdays (list any exclusions below) Weekends Anytime

Weekday exclusions:

I am available on these specific dates or times:

I can commit to: One-day events One-week events Up to two weeks Under three months Over three months

Relevant skills and experience

Skills and experience I offer: Backcountry navigation Research/field data recording Animal pest control/hunting Wildlife monitoring/telemetry Wildlife handling/care GIS/GPS/Information systems Knowledge of New Zealand flora Knowledge of New Zealand fauna Track building/maintenance Hut/campground warden Gardening/propagation/weeding Environmental education Office administration/computing Other (list below)

Preferred roles

My preferred type of volunteer work would be:

Tree planting Plant nursery Native species monitoring Bird care/monitoring Animal pest control Animal pest monitoring Weed control/monitoring Work in marine environments Restoring historic places Maintenance of huts and tracks Hut/campground warden Fencing Organising /supervising activities Education activities Administration support (specify below) Other (specify below)

Other types

Previous experience

My previous conservation volunteering experience is: With Department of Conservation (list previous dates and place below) With other conservation or environmental organisations At other organised events Limited, but keen to participate

Preferred locations

My preferred locations to volunteer at are:

Anywhere in the region Specific locations (specify below)

If DOC is unable to offer me a volunteer activity, I am happy for my details to be shared with other conservation groups if they need volunteers.

Yes No

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