Volunteer application form

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Volunteer activity

Tiritiri Matangi maintenance activities are a 7-day programme. Motuihe, Motuora, Kawau maintenance activities are 5 days. Kawau Island's gardening club lasts 1 day only.

You need to make a 17–18 day commitment for volunteering on Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island.

Volunteer availability One placement More than one placement

Activity you're applying for – maximum 2: Tiritiri Matangi (7 days) Rangitoto/Motutapu Island (4 days) Kawau Island gardening club (1 day) Kawau Island volunteer (5 days) Motuora Island (5 days) Motuihe Island - currently on hold Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island experience essential (17-18 days) Other

Dates

What are your preferred dates:

If your preferred dates are unavailable, we'll suggest alternatives.

Specify your preferred dates

Other possible dates

Contact details

Full name (as on passport)

Preferred name

Phone

Mobile

Address

Check your address is correct and in full.

Personal details

How old are you?

Age requirements:

You have to be 18 years or older at the time of volunteering for all islands except Kawau Island.
For Kawau Island, you have to be 16 years or older at the time of volunteering. If you’re under 16 years old, you'll need an adult volunteer with you.

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 your own health and safety, do you have any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies or past injuries and special dietary needs that DOC needs to know?

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 need a specific fitness level.

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

Licences/certificates

Do you have the following licences or certificates?

Current NZ driver licence:

First aid:

Others:

Relevant skills and experience

Enthusiasm and reasonable fitness are all that is required for general maintenance volunteering.

Why would you be a suitable volunteer? Describe your skills and experiences.

Previous volunteering experience

Do you have previous conservation volunteering experience: 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

List the dates you have previously volunteered with us:

Additional comments relevant to my application:

Would you like to be contacted about future volunteering opportunities?

Yes No