ASTRA LUMINA VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Join us to be part of the Gold Coast’s newest night tourist attraction.
You will be a friendly and welcoming people-person. You will enjoy working in the evenings in a magical forest environment to host guests of all ages and nationalities to the Sanctuary, visiting to enjoy the Astra Lumina star-trail experience.
Full training is provided. Note: This role does not involve any contact with animals.
LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED: GOOD
WHAT TO EXPECT
Join our newly established crew of fun and friendly Astra Lumina Volunteers. You will be involved with sharing the magic of the glittering, sparkling and spectacular experience of where the stars meet the earth here at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. As one of the fun and fabulous Astra Lumina volunteer team, you will be located at various stations throughout the Astra Lumina trail, to ensure all guests have a safe and inspirational experience.
We are looking for individuals with a HAPPY AND WELCOMING disposition who are committed to supporting this unforgettable customer experience. You will be required to work well independently and in a team environment and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible you must be able to meet the following criteria:
- Be aged over 18 years
- Be able to work a 3-4 hour shift one evening per week, requiring ability to stand and walk throughout your shift
- Ideally, you can offer a minimum 6-month commitment to the program
- Be willing to work outdoors in all-weather / seasons
- Willing to wear the volunteer uniform, comply with program standards and attend all training
- Be computer literate – able to use email and complete online training
KEY TASKS
- Directing and welcoming guests to the Astra Lumina attraction zone.
- Be stationed at various Astra Lumina zones throughout your shift, providing brief information to enhance the overall guest experience.
- Assist with providing a safe and enjoyable visitor journey.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Join our friendly volunteer community, working in a team - enjoy new social and cultural experiences.
- Giving back to support a worthy charity to achieve our mission to conserve our natural heritage for future generations.
- Obtain new skills and knowledge, gaining customer service experience at an award-winning Queensland Tourism Attraction to enhance your future employment pathways.
- This program requires a registration fee of $35 ($20 for existing CWS Volunteers), which provides you with uniform shirt, name badge, plus a NTAQ TEAMS card (after 3 months of volunteering) with multiple benefits including free entry and discounted offers at the Sanctuary and other Qld National Trust properties for you and your family/ friends.