Volunteer Work

Right from the outset, during the conception of the sanctuary and early work in the valley, right up to the present day with the day to day activities performed, volunteers have been an integral part of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary would not exist and would not be the success it is at now, without the dedication and immeasurable hours put in by community organisations and individuals.

1996 saw the first volunteer involvement with trained guides taking tours through the area. From then on volunteer groups have grown and been developed to a stage where volunteer work now includes:

• Guiding and Hosting
• Avi-aiding
• Restoration and Gardening
• Fence Monitoring
• Office Support and mailouts
• Membership Support
• Web-site Development
• Writing and Publishing

Preparing seed trays at the Sanctuary nursery		Restoration team ready for a days work planting in the Sanctuary

The wide range of activities requires a variety of skills and commitment and therefore anyone is encouraged to help out. Because the Sanctuary vision spans 500 years, teams will be continually evolving and new units being created to meet the conservation and restoration needs of the valley. However with nearly 400 volunteers currently enrolled at Karori Wildlife Sanctuary there may not be immediate opportunities to get involved. Some volunteer groups have waiting lists; due to numbers of current volunteers or because the relevant training sessions have not yet begun.

Sanctuary volunteer Marget Brown receives a volunteer service award from the Sanctuary Trust Patron, Sir Michael Hardie Boys.

How do I join?

For further information or to apply to become a Sanctuary Volunteer please call the Sanctuary Volunteer Co-ordinator on phone 04 920 9201 or email volunteer@sanctuary.org.nz