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"I want to lend an Extra Hand "

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"I'm looking for Extra Hands"

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Corporate Program



 

Contact Information

Extra Hands Volunteer Program
PO Box 21, South Hobart TAS 7004
e-mail: extrahands@taslandcare.org.au

phone: 03 6234 5499

In the event of an emergency contact Tracey Gatehouse on 0414 332 736.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is extra hands?

  • A no obligation, casual volunteering experience.
  • A volunteer placement program that links volunteers to events on farms or with landcare groups in a simple and easy way.
  • A way for landcare groups and farmers to easily access volunteers

Who can volunteer?

Everyone -  Individuals, households, families, community groups and school groups.

What happens when I sign up to extra hands?

You will be invited via email to volunteer events that you have indicated you are interested in.  For example; tree planting, water monitoring, habitat

restoration.

When will I be expected to volunteer?

You will only be invited to events that match the times that you indicated you were available.

How much time will it take?

extra hands is a no obligation casual volunteering experience.  It will take only as much time as YOU decide. 

If you are invited along to an event and can't make it, no problem, perhaps you can make it next time.

How much money does it cost?

IIt is free for volunteers to join the program as we know how valuable your time is. Having said that we really welcome tax deductable donations as every

dollar helps to cover the cost of:

  • insurance
  • administration of organising extra hands events
  • newsletters
  • training

For landholders looking for volunteers we charge an annual fee of $100 per year. Care Groups can register their events free of charge.

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How do I register with extra hands?

Simply download the on-line subscription form in the volunteer section of this site.

Can businesses volunteer?

Yes - through the corporate section of this website.  Businesses can volunteer in three ways.

1. Staff choose to join extra hands and the businesses pay the volunteer subscriptions.

2. The business joins extra hands as a business team and pays subscription of either $1000 (less than 50 employees) or $2500 (greater than 50 employees). The business can attends extra hands events as above  AND will also have the opportunity of an exclusive team community event.

3. The business calls the extra hands office for a quote to have a customized event organised for them.

 

 

Procedures Manual

Click here to download a booklet (pdf, 904k) detailing the ins and outs on how the extra hands volunteer program works.

 

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