Volunteers

The Dolphin Discovery Centre relies on the assistance of volunteers to manage the Interaction Zone, answer questions, and advise people on what happens here in Koombana Bay. In many ways they are the backbone of our organisation.

WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING FOR BUNBURY DOLPHIN DISCOVERY INVOLVE?

We have two types of volunteers at the Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre:

Long term volunteers are usually those who live and work in the Bunbury region. They must spend a minimum of four hours at the Centre each week for a minimum of six months, although they are welcome to spend much more.

Short term volunteers are usually visitors to the Bunbury region and/or those who want to be involved for a short time only. To become a short term volunteer you must be able to spend a minimum of six weeks at the Centre and be available to come in at least five days a week. There is a standard minimum of 4 hours per day.

Activities of a volunteer:

  • Talking to visitors on the beach - explaining what the Dolphin Discovery Centre does
  • Assisting in the management of the Interaction Zone during dolphin visits
  • Participating in "Coastcare" activities and assisting with current research projects
  • Assisting with dolphin observations in the Bay and monitoring of dolphin visits to the zone
  • General maintenance and cleaning
  • Tour guiding through the Interpretive Centre for the general public, tour groups and school students
  • Generally assisting with various tasks around the Centre

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