[Edited extract from public address]
From the ‘burbs to the Bay, no matter where you live in Melbourne we all impact the Bay through our daily activities.
At the EcoCentre we endeavour to work with communities all throughout the catchment of Port Phillip Bay, but are challenged with physical, cultural and linguistic barriers to engage effectively with Melbourne’s growing multicultural population.
This is where you come in! We are calling for people from diverse cultural backgrounds to become ambassadors to champion new engagement projects aimed at multicultural communities.
Key objectives of Multicultural Bay Ambassadors:
Program components:
Key selection criteria:
Duration: The program runs from November 2018 to February 2019. Detailed dates/times will be mutually agreed upon recruitment.
How To Apply: please complete the online form by midnight 21 October 2018. For further information please contact Reiko or April. Phone: (03) 9534 0670 / email reiko@ecocentre.com
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Port Phillip EcoCentre Inc (PPEC)
St Kilda Botanic Gardens, 55A Blessington St, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia.
Tel: (03) 9534 0670
Email: info@ecocentre.com
Website: www.ecocentre.com
Engaging diverse communities and help protect Port Phillip Bay!
The Multicultural Bay Ambassadors program is a four month learning and volunteering opportunity for emerging professionals interested in sustainability education and community engagement.From the ‘burbs to the Bay, no matter where you live in Melbourne we all impact the Bay through our daily activities.
At the EcoCentre we endeavour to work with communities all throughout the catchment of Port Phillip Bay, but are challenged with physical, cultural and linguistic barriers to engage effectively with Melbourne’s growing multicultural population.
This is where you come in! We are calling for people from diverse cultural backgrounds to become ambassadors to champion new engagement projects aimed at multicultural communities.
Key objectives of Multicultural Bay Ambassadors:
- Develop a culturally inclusive event for your own or another cultural group.
- Connect people to their local ecosystems, waterways and bay habitat.
- Inspire and activate environmental action amongst multicultural communities.
- Share evaluation and learning back to the EcoCentre to improve our cultural competence.
- Opportunity for skills development and applied learning.
Program components:
- Learn about the EcoCentre’s sustainability education and Baykeeper programs.
- Network and engage with community action groups in the Bay catchment.
- Develop, promote and facilitate a community engagement event.
- Receive mentoring and professional development support from EcoCentre staff.
- A stipend ($500) is provided to acknowledge your commitment, travel and other costs.
Key selection criteria:
- Aged 19 years or older.
- Represent or have a good understanding of a diverse cultural demographic(s).
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability issues.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Regular availability at least one day / weekday to take part in training or meetings held in St Kilda (ideally Monday, Tuesday or Thursday).
- Available on some weekends to take part in community events.
- Have or willing to obtain a current Working With Children Check.
Duration: The program runs from November 2018 to February 2019. Detailed dates/times will be mutually agreed upon recruitment.
How To Apply: please complete the online form by midnight 21 October 2018. For further information please contact Reiko or April. Phone: (03) 9534 0670 / email reiko@ecocentre.com
MORE:
Port Phillip EcoCentre Inc (PPEC)
St Kilda Botanic Gardens, 55A Blessington St, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia.
Tel: (03) 9534 0670
Email: info@ecocentre.com
Website: www.ecocentre.com