Become a Data Entry and Analysis Volunteer!

The vast majority of Watergum projects require a substantial amount of information to be correlated, inputted into programs, and analysed so we are able to maintain and monitor the growth and success of our programs. We are seeking a computer literate volunteer to be able to assist us in the following tasks: 

• Data entry and analysis for several citizen science research projects
• Data preparation for reporting 
• Data preparation mapping 

What you need to know  

• Time commitment: set hours per week or ad hoc if preferred
• Requirements: Must have own transport, experience with Microsoft Excel is compulsory, exposure to programs such as R and Esri is preferred (but not required). 
• Skills you will acquire: broader knowledge of various computer software programs, data analysing and collection, working in a team environment

Please email us at [email protected] for more information 

Become an Administrative Volunteer!

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the Watergum office to ensure our organisation runs smoothly on a day to day basis. We are seeking a volunteer to be able to assist our Administration Officer with the following tasks: 

• Filing 
• Stocktake of assets and first aid kits
• Running errands and shopping for office supplies 
• Event preparation 
• General office duties

What you need to know 

• Time commitment: Set hours per fortnight or ad hoc if preferred
• Requirements: Must have own transport and moderate fitness, able to follow directions and work unsupervised in a team environment. 
• Skills you will acquire: Office clerical/administration skills, working in a team environment 

Please email us at [email protected] for more information 

Become a Waterbug Site Coordinator!

Waterbug Site Coordinators play an important role in our Water Monitoring program. As a Waterbug Site Coordinator, you will oversee one or more sites around the Gold Coast and conduct quarterly surveys to determine waterway health.

Waterbug surveys are open to the general public, and are always a fun morning of sampling and waterbug discovery. You will help educate and engage the community about why waterbug sampling is importan, how to correctly take and analyse a sample. 

Watergum will provide full training to our Waterbug Site Coordinators, including:

• How to lead a waterbug sampling session and engage with the community
• How to collect and identify macroinvertebrates
• How to collate and submit your data
• How to use and maintain the equipment

We’re always here to answer any questions and support with site checks and scheduling. We will host a regular morning tea for our coordinators to discuss the recent surveys, connect with each other and of course, enjoy some cake. 

What you need to know:

• Time commitment: 4 sessions a year (every 3 months), 5 hours per session
• Requirements: must have own transport, and moderate fitness. This position involves carrying equipment, walking on uneven terrain and wading through waterways 
• Skills you will acquire: macroinvertebrate sampling and identification, group leading, data collection and analysis

If this sounds like you, please apply using the form below. 

Watergum is all about connecting with community, and we run a variety of educational and engagement events. Our Engagement Volunteers are crucial support for our team and keen to come along to events, help set up and pack down and talk to attendees about our cause.

This role is very much a people-orientated position –confidence is needed to be able to interact with the public effectively and positively.

What you need to know:

• Time commitment: needed on an ad hoc basis when events are being held, may include weekends or evenings.
• Requirements: must have own transport to get to events, moderate fitness to set up and pack down stalls and equipment.
• Skills you will acquire: community engagement, POS support