Offer of Placement - Activist Exchange Program

The Wilderness Society would like to invite dedicated volunteers and activists from across Australia to apply for a 3 week activist exchange program in South Australia for the period of 22nd February to 14th March 2012.

This exchange program has been timed to cover Adelaide’s major festival events including the renowned Fringe festival and the world music festival WOMADelaide.

The Exchange Program aims to increase the integration between different parts of The Wilderness Society and the environment movement. Participants will benefit from opportunities to learn new skills, undertake personal growth and develop confidence in campaigning and activism. The program is also a great way to reward people for their ongoing dedication and achievements within The Wilderness Society.

Travel costs will be paid for by The Wilderness Society, an accommodation allowance of up to $150 and a volunteer allowance of $200 will be allocated weekly for the duration of the program placement.

Where: Adelaide, South Australia
When: 22 February – 14 March
Duration: 3 weeks

The Position: Community Campaigns Assistant.
Responsible to: Community Outreach Coordinator

Tasks Involved:
various community campaigning activities including;

• Participate in the Fringe Opening Night Parade
• Prop making and banner painting
• Assist in creation and implementation of media actions
• Assist with logistics, organisation and implementation of the community campaign outreach stalls at WOMADelaide and other events as in the community outreach strategic plan
• Engage with the community communicating key campaign messages
• Assist with coordination of the volunteer action group

Skills required:

• Drivers license essential
• Basis Computer skills essential (excel, word, internet)
• Good communication skills essential
• Innovative, creative and artistic ability highly desirable
• Experience coordinating volunteers desirable

The successful applicant will also:

• have an ability to quickly grasp the essentials of the TWS SA campaigns.
• have good organisational skills
• work well under direction and within a team environment
• be self-motivated and adaptive
• be energetic, passionate and outgoing
• be aligned with TWS values and possess a high level of personal integrity
• have an understanding of and practice peaceful non-violent action principles

What you will learn:

• About TWS SA campaigns particularly our Marine Sanctuaries and Murray River campaign
• Event / action planning and coordination
• Broad community campaign skills including public communication
• Campaign strategy

Application process

Simply fill in the application form (word doc) - Your application doesn't need to be overly lengthy or detailed so long as you do answer the questions and provide the information requested.

Send completed form to exchange panelist coordinator Di.Horsburgh@wilderness.org.au by 6th February. A member of the exchange program will be in contact with you in regards to your application for the activist exchange program.

Download application form Applications close 6th February 2012.

this offer is on short notice so we apologise to anyone who would like to apply but can not make arrangements within the time frame. There will however be other opportunities through the next 12 months to apply for other placements with the organisation.

For more information about the program:
Contact host centre’s Community Outreach Coordinator 
Tammy-Jo Sutton via Tammy-Jo.Sutton@wilderness.org.au or (08) 82316586

or Exchange program panlist coordinator
Di Horsburgh via di.horsburgh@wilderness.org.au