‘Fly Volunteers’ – Part-time
We are seeking to build a very special team of men and women to support our community work.
We have opportunities for volunteers at a number of levels within the organisation. From helping our team host retreats (men and women), supporting fundraising programs, to ensuring program equipment inventory is always ready to go in our warehouse.
You will be working with one of the most innovative and fast growing not-for-profits in Australia and enjoying the opportunity to gain professional development and growth, working with an organisation that is making a real difference in the community.
The responsibilities include (not limited to):
- Attend and support facilitators to host Fly Program Men In Flight and AgSpirit retreats, primarily in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
- Support participants to learn and enjoy Fly Program core activities of fly fishing, mountain biking, hikes and campfire cooking (training can be provided) in multi-day retreat settings.
- Support facilitators with operational support during retreats
- Support the operation of our inventory held in our storage facility.
- Work with other volunteers during retreats.
The ideal candidate:
- Must embrace The Fly Program mission
- It is favourable to have attended a program as a participant
- Applicants should be 18 years or older and be an Australian Citizen, or Permanent Resident.
- Favourable to have knowledge and experience in fly fishing, mountain bike riding, outdoor operations (training can be provided for the right candidate).
- Empathy to learn and build confidence to support our team to facilitate outdoor skills and experiences with participants.
- Must be open minded and possess the skills to work with other staff and volunteers.
- Must be able to undertake duties with professionalism
- Must be a born “self-starter” and people-driven.
- Must be open-minded with an innovative mind-set.
- Must exhibit willingness to get their hands dirty.
- Must demonstrate professional conduct.
The other requirements are:
- Ability and willingness to travel (nationally) including for multi-day retreats (travel compensation can be provided).
- Valid driver’s licence and transportation and mobile phone.
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Flexible schedule and availability (retreats very often are hosted over weekends).
Position Opportunities
- Formally affiliated with our Fly Program team through our website and communications.
- Invitation to ongoing Fly Program team-building and training events.
- Work in one of the most innovative and fast growing not-for-profits in Australia.
- Work with world leading outdoor companies.
- Opportunity for professional development and growth in a rapidly growing organisation.
- Enjoy the rewards of working with an organisation that is making a real difference in the community.
- Opportunity to work in some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes and enjoy sharing world-class experiences.
The position logistics:
- Most retreats will be based out of our head office in Jindabyne, NSW.
- Successful applicants can pick and choose program responsibilities in consultation with our team to support personal family and work commitments.
- Volunteer accommodation and travel compensation provided for retreat based duties
Application instructions:
To be considered for the position please email admin@flyprogram.org.au with your resume and a cover letter.
