Volunteer discovery guides
Recruitment is currently open for Volunteer Discovery Guides at Bogong High Plains
Becoming a Volunteer Park Guide is a great way to share your knowledge and experience with visitors on the many natural and cultural values Victoria’s parks have to offer. As a Park Guide, you will be volunteering with a group of like-minded people to deliver interpretive walks. All volunteers will receive specialised training and support from Parks Victoria. Volunteer Park Guides have a unique opportunity to enhance others knowledge of Victoria’s special places and assist in fostering a connection to nature.
Where
Site 1 - Bogong High Plains
The Alpine National Park Guide Program is located at the Wallaces and Cope Hut precinct on the Bogong High Plains. Volunteers provide visitors with information at key locations of interest and may facilitate guided walks. Volunteers share their knowledge of this beautiful region, the historical significance of the Alpine huts, and the surrounding natural ecosystem.
To register your interest - join the ParkConnect activity.
Site 2 - Serendip Sanctuary
The Serendip Sanctuary Park Guide volunteers provide guided tours of the beautiful sanctuary, based just outside of Lara. Volunteers provide information to visitors about the native species of the Western Volcanic Plains of Victoria, and the purpose of the sanctuary in protecting threatened native species.
To register your interest - join the ParkConnect group.
When
The Volunteer Park Guides doesn’t run over the colder months.
As a Volunteer Park Guide you will:
- Attend a training course
- Provide information and facilitate guided walks or informal chats to a group of park visitors
- Engage in story telling of the sites natural and human history and highlight local flora and fauna of interest.
Download the Bogong High Plains - Volunteer Park Guide role description.
What key skills are needed?
Discovery Guides will need to be confident in public speaking, have a positive attitude, strong communication and enjoy engaging with people.
A National Police Check will be conducted online for all successful applicants, with the cost covered by Parks Victoria.
A Working with Children Check is also required and can be obtained by visiting www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au. This check is free for all Volunteers.
How to join
If you are interested in joining the Bogong High Plains program follow these steps:
- Step 1: Register as a volunteer on ParkConnect
- Step 2: Join the ParkConnect activity
Enquiries
For any questions, please email guides@parks.vic.gov.au