Dates
Volunteer for a 7-night (8 day) period between 21 November 2017 and 30 April 2018.
Description
Each volunteer period runs from Tuesday to Tuesday. After a full induction, the volunteer is taken to Lake Rotoroa and take a boat ride to Sabine Hut. The itinerary from this point is described below. Times shown are approximate walking times to each hut or destination.
Hut warden itinerary:
Tasks
The primary role of a hut warden is to help visitors enjoy their stay. The wardens:
- check hut passes
- give information to trampers
- maintain radio contact with Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre
- ensure the hut, toilet and hut surrounds are kept clean and tidy
- undertake some minor hut maintenance as required.
What to expect
This volunteer opportunity is for one person.
Age restriction: You must be at least 20 years old.
Accommodation and facilities: Staff quarters are available at West Sabine and Blue Lake Huts. These have bunks and cooking facilities (LPG supplied) but no separate ablutions. The Sabine Hut doesn't have staff quarters so wardens stay in the main hut with other trampers. Free shared accommodation provided in St Arnaud for the nights before and after the volunteer duty.
Fitness level required: You need a high level of fitness, with the ability to walk for 5 hours or more over uneven terrain with a heavy pack.
Experience required: You'll be a tramper experienced in New Zealand backcountry tramps, fully equipped with your own tramping clothing and equipment. Preference is given to those with a working knowledge of the Nelson Lakes area. A first aid certificate is helpful.
Skills required: You need to be fluent in English, have a practical outlook, and relate to a wide range of people in a friendly and informative manner.
Wasps: Wasps can be a real problem later in the summer. People with allergies must bring their own medications (epipens, anakits or other medication).
What to bring
You'll receive a factsheet if your application is successful. The information on the factsheet includes what to bring with you, details about your responsibilities, accommodation in St Arnaud and food reimbursement requirements.
What will be provided
At an induction session just before you leave for your roster, a DOC ranger will ensure you know your role, issue you with the necessary equipment and make sure you have read, understood and signed any health and safety information.
For more information about the track and huts, view the Travers-Sabine Circuit page.
How to apply
To register your interest, complete the online application form.
This is a very popular volunteer opportunity. We can't guarantee that you will be selected.
Contact
Volunteer coordinator
Email: nelsonlakesvolunteers@doc.govt.nz
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Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre
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| Phone: |
+64 3 521 1806 |
| Fax: |
+64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: |
nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
View Road
St Arnaud
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| Postal Address: |
PO Box 55
St Arnaud 7053
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