Description

Rangers from Rotorua invite you to join our monthly volunteer days. The activities and the location will vary from month to month.

As well as helping out DOC rangers and community groups, you'll also get to learn about the history of the project area, go on a walk, or even catch a glimpse of some of the amazing wildlife.

Dates

February 2025

When: Monday 17 February 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and if required Tuesday 18 February 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

What: General maintenance

Where: Maunga Kākaramea

Task: Spend the day with DOC Rangers undertaking general maintenance at Maunga Kākaramea visitor area. 

Tasks will include:

• Preparing structures for painting
• Painting of structures
• Lawn mowing
• Laying pumice and gravel on the path

Requirements:

• Medium fitness
• Ability to use hand tools
• Registration is essential

For more information and to register, contact: cnoble@doc.govt.nz

What to expect

Volunteers may find themselves helping to maintain walking tracks, tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control or planting native trees. Some tasks may be physically demanding.

You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the task.

Transport may be provided – check with the office.

For track and maintenance days you can expect to do the following:

• Use hand tools to trim any low hanging branches/vines or encroaching
• Collect rubbish
• Remove debris from tracks
• General track maintenance

What to bring

• Food for lunch
• Drinking water
• Sun hat
• Raincoat
• Personal medication
• Phone
• Good footwear (boots preferred)
• Back pack
• Appropriate clothing

DOC will provide

• Safety Hi-vis vest
• Gloves and eye-wear if required
• Hand-tools
• First-aid kit

Contact

For more information and to register, contact: cnoble@doc.govt.nz