VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Marine Stewards!
Volunteers are critical to the smooth running of our organisation and programmes behind-the-scenes, and the real driver of the success and impact of Marine Stewards. We welcome people of all skill sets, backgrounds, ages and nationalities, with a shared love for marine conservation, strong work ethics and a can-do attitude!
You will be given the opportunity to get hands-on with expedition planning, publicity and events, scientific support, website etc. You may also get to join some of our activities without charge!
CURRENT AVAILABLE ROLES
Volunteers with the relevant skills are invited to apply for the following roles
1. Sustainable Seafood project
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Create a presentation that educates about sustainable seafood
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Collaborate with other conservationists as appropriate
2. Marketing Manager
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Oversee volunteers to manage our social media presence (FB, IG)
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Send out bi-monthly emailers
3. Accounts Manager
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Set up bank transactions for approval (approx 5 transactions a month)
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Create invoices and receipts (less than 5 a month)
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Liaise with our external book-keeper and auditor
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Assist in audit matters
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Note: This is a 6 month to 1 year volunteer position, roughly it will take 1 hour a week
4. Students - VIA
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We welcome student groups to do their VIA (Values in Action) with us!
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VIA groups will be assigned based on the prevailing needs of the organisation, eg: Publicity, Funding, Sustainable Seafood, Events teams etc
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Email to hello@marinestewards.org if you would like to join
POINTS TO NOTE
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Volunteer positions are a non-paid role
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All volunteer positions are for the time commitment of approximately 2 to 4 hours a week, for a minimum of 3 months
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Upon successful completion of the volunteer programme, volunteers will receive a Volunteer Recognition letter
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Volunteers who demonstrate outstanding commitment, strong work ethics and aptitude for a year or more may be invited to join our Management team
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As volunteers officially representing Marine Stewards, you are required to have a current membership with Marine Stewards. The 1-year membership includes a cap, while the 2-year membership includes a cap and jersey that you can wear to our events.
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Volunteers will be required to sign our Volunteer Agreement.
Volunteers are a valuable asset to our work, and in doing so, help to conserve our local reefs and marine life. If you are keen to apply for a volunteer position, please fill up the form below, and a team member will reach out to you.