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Volunteers Needed
Thank you for your
interest in volunteering. Our work for Reconciliation and Native Title
relies on the dedication and support of people like you, and there are
a lots of ways in which you can help (see Volunteer Roles).
Our National office is in Rozelle, Sydney. We also have offices in all
state capitals and we can put you in contact with them if you are outside
NSW.
What we can offer volunteers
• A
relaxed and friendly work environment with a supportive and dedicated
team.
• Involvement in contemporary debates and issues of national interest
with people from a range of backgrounds.
• A wide variety of tasks. You are also encouraged to take on new
and diverse tasks to broaden your experience.
• Invitations to events planned for volunteers and staff.
What we ask of Volunteers:
• A
definite commitment. We are flexible to your situation, but some form
of commitment is required to ensure that everyone's time is used well.
• Commitment to the aims of ANTaR.
• A willingness to pitch in where ever needed.
Following are some
roles that are available. However we are always happy to discuss other
work that can be done and encourage interest and enthusiasm in different
roles and areas.
Feel free to contact
Kathleen Gilbert or Dameeli Coates at ANTaR on (02) 9555 6138 or email
us at antar@antar.org.au for any
other information.
If you are interested
in signing up to volunteer, click on one of the links below to print out
a volunteer information form and return to it to us by post.
Volunteer
information form in .pdf format.
Volunteer information form in .rtf
(Word) format.
Volunteer information form in .html
format.
Volunteer
Roles back
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Keyboarding
Skills - We are looking for people who are
interested in entering information in our database for 2-3 hours each
week. No experience necessary, training provided.
Software -
People needed with experience in the following applications: Microsoft
Word, Access, MYOB, Eudora, & Dreamweaver. We need volunteers who
can troubleshoot problems over the phone and/or come in and give us some
training and guidance.
Hardware -
Do you have the skills to troubleshoot, maintain, document, or backup
our computer network? Are you familiar with Windows 95 and/or Linux? We
are looking for people who can answer our questions and periodically visit
our offices in Rozelle to check that our network is running smoothly.
Merchandiser
Responding to orders for merchandise (T shirts, pins, earrings etc), Reconciling
the stock with the money. Receipts and invoices. Preparing for stalls,
and ensuring merchandise is kept under control. Coordinate with stall
holders. Assistance with development of new merchandise.
Time estimated: half a day a week.
Stall team
Setting up, managing, manning and dismantling the ANTaR information and
sign-on stall at a variety of events, including market days, Sea of Hands
events etc. Coordinating with merchandiser for salable items.
Estimated Time: one day intermittently (depending on event)
Sea of Hands Assistant
coordinator
Assisting Coordinator with Sea of Hands events; packing and safety of
hands, freight, information on construction of hands, organising volunteers,
some contracts for consignment etc.
Estimated Time: half days when required.
Media Team
Looking for opportunities to promote ANTaR, liaising with media for current
events, clippings for current relevant issues.
Estimated Time: half a day a week.
Copy Writer
Assist with the writing of appeal letters and newsletters.
Estimated Time: full or half days when required
Accounts
Processing cheques, banking, credit cards from appeals, and complete regular
donor credit card processing.
Estimated Time: one day a week
Mail-outs
Assisting with organisation and packing of regular mail-outs. Stuffing
envelopes, organising paperwork.
Estimated Time: full days at intermittent times of the year.
Cleaners
General office cleaning.
Time estimated: a few hours every fortnight.
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