Training | Friends of Parks and Nature South Australia https://friendsofparkssa.org.au Volunteers working for conservation Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:06:56 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-favicon-friends-of-parks-sa-32x32.png Training | Friends of Parks and Nature South Australia https://friendsofparkssa.org.au 32 32 New volunteer management system – Rosterfy https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/new-volunteer-management-system-rosterfy/ Thu, 08 May 2025 04:50:18 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=245852 We’re excited to share that Rosterfy, DEW’s new volunteer management system,  has now launched for the Volunteer Ranger Program, Campground Host Program, Cleland Wildlife Park Volunteers, and Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Volunteers.

And the great news? You’re next!

In the coming months we’ll be rolling our Rosterfy for Friends of Parks and Nature groups in a staged approach, making it easier to sign up, track hours, and stay connected with opportunities.

If your group is keen to get started, feel free to contact us, and we can help you get set up. Otherwise, we’ll be in contact soon with more details on how we will be onboarding your group.

We look forward to working with you!

Click here to read more about the benefits of using Rosterfy or get in touch to ask questions at DEW.RosterfyQueries@sa.gov.au.

 

 

 

]]> Volunteering SA’s updated Training Calendar – if you are a volunteer these online courses can be very helpful https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/volunteering-sas-updated-training-calendar-if-you-are-a-volunteer-these-online-courses-can-be-very-helpful/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:56:58 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236735  

VSA&NT Training Calendar 2021

]]> Covid clean training is now available for volunteers: SA Government offers the course at a small cost to volunteers ($15) https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/covid-clean-training-is-now-availble-for-volunteers-sa-government-offers-course-at-a-small-cost-to-volunteers-15/ Thu, 27 May 2021 22:51:47 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236483
 

Do you volunteer for an organisation?

COVID Clean Training is now available to volunteers

The Department for Innovation and Skills is offering an opportunity for volunteers working in customer service/contact roles.

COVID clean training is nationally recognised training in infection prevention and control and designed for application across a number of volunteer roles including:

·      Customer service and lifestyle activities

·      Transport

·      Food preparation.

The accredited training covers:

·      Hand hygiene practices

·      Effective surface cleaning

·      Use of personal protective equipment

·      Disposal of contaminated waste

·      Hazard identification, control and reporting

·      Appropriate protocols and responses in the event of an incident

·      Knowledge of the basis of infection and transmission.

Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the accredited Infection Control Skill Set

Training duration: 1.5 days (Online and in-person delivery may be available. Discuss this with your chosen training provider.)

Course value: Approximately $500

Cost to volunteers or organisations: $15 per participant

To register:

1.    Go to https://www.cognitoforms.com/DepartmentForInnovationAndSkills/InfectionControlTrainingRegistration

2.    Complete the registration details for either yourself or on behalf of a group.

3.    Submit your registration and an e-mail will be sent to you showing a list of training providers delivering COVID Clean in your chosen stream.

4.    Contact the training organisation of your choice to enrol in the next course.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/DepartmentForInnovationAndSkills/InfectionControlTrainingRegistration

]]> Free workshops on woody weed control on 19 and 26 May in Tickera and Melrose! https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/free-workshops-on-woody-weed-control-on-19-and-26-may-in-tickera-and-melrose/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:15:10 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236232 Learn the latest woody weed control techniques at one of our FREE three-hour workshops on woody weed control in Tickera on 19 May or Melrose on 26 May.. Join passionate land carer Greg Donovan, who has more than 20 years’ experience in hands-on land management, to find out the best woody weed control methods, including

  •  Cut and swab
    👉 Drill and fill
    👉 Spot spray
    👉 Hand grub
    👉 Basal bark technique

Greg will demonstrate how to tackle woody weeds like Wild Olives (Olea europaea) and the thorny African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), which have a major impact on our native species and agricultural productivity.

If you or your group is keen to join the battle against these invasive weeds and stop them spreading further, register now by calling our Community Engagement Officer Liz Ninnes on 0458 144 562 or emailing liz.ninnes@sa.gov.au.

WORKSHOP ONE
Wed 19 May: Tickera Community Centre, 10am-1pm

WORKSHOP TWO
Wed, 26 May, Melrose Town Hall, 10am-1pm

This project is supported by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board.

https://www.facebook.com/NYLandscapeSA/photos/a.581739742014948/1629105453945033/

]]> Webinar: Volunteer Management-Policies and procedures-What you need to know on Thu, April 22, 2021 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/webinar-volunteer-management-policies-and-procedures-what-you-need-to-know-on-thu-april-22-2021/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:17:14 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=235931 Volunteering SA&NT online webinar

Webinar-Volunteer Management- Policies and procedures- what you need to know

Thu, April 22, 2021.   10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This session provides information on the key policies and procedures required for working towards achieving best practice under the National Standards of Volunteer Involvement.

Attendees will receive copies of templates discussed in this session and a link to the recording of the webinar – exclusive to registered participants only.

$25 VSA&NT Members,   $35 non-members

Book your place here

Emily Zesers
Client Relationships Manager

T  08 8225 9308 | Tuesday –Friday 9.00am–5.00pm
Volunteering SA&NT Level 5/182 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000

]]> Introductory training in iNaturalist app for Friends of Parks members: Webinar and guided walk on 25 and 28th March 2021 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/introductory-training-in-inaturalist-app-for-friends-of-parks-members-webinar-and-guided-walk-on-25-and-28th-march-2021/ Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:10:37 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=235691 Would you like to learn about INaturalist? This app is a wonderful tool to help you discover and ID new plants, insects, fungi, birds, and whatever other amazing organisms you might find in your park! An online training webinar will be held on 25 March, 6pm. This is lead by Stephen Fricker, an experienced iNaturalist user and biologist working at Uni SA. It is in preparation for two major citizen science events: City Nature Challanege and Great Southern Bioblitz.
 
The webinar will be followed by a guided walk on Sunday 28 March 10am, to give you hands-on experience in making observations. The walk is in the Wheal Gawler Mining Reserve, Gully Reserve Glen Osmond and will take 1 – 1.5 hours. More information and register here
]]> Get to know your shorebirds! ‘Birds and Bickies’ workshops have places this Sunday! https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/get-to-know-your-shorebirds-birds-and-bickies-workshops-have-places-this-sunday/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:38:30 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=235541 The workshops  are hosted by Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary for Coastal Community Groups and project partners. Details on their flier

 

]]> How to increase engagement with your volunteers using technology – Free webinar on 4 Feb 2021 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/how-to-increase-engagement-with-your-volunteers-using-technology-free-webinar-on-4-feb-2021/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:13:37 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=235216 How to increase engagement with your volunteers using technology
Free – 4 Feb 2021, 11:00am – 12:00pm AEDT (10.30am in SA time)

https://www.connectingup.org/events/webinars/how-increase-engagement-with-your-volunteers-using-technology

 

]]> How to take your AGM online – tips for a successful virtual meeting https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/how-to-take-your-agm-online-tips-for-a-successful-virtual-meeting/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:54:48 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=234091 Are you a community not-for-profit group, wondering how to hold your AGM, given the current Covid restrictions?  This article from the Institute of Community Directors Australia takes you through some of the basics – from choosing an online platform to recording attendance and decisions and voting  https://communitydirectors.com.au/help-sheets/how-to-take-your-agm-online

 

]]> A Training Workshop on safe and effective use of chemicals in bushcare for DEW volunteers in the North will be held on 11 November 2020 in Port Lincoln https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/a-training-workshop-on-safe-and-effective-use-of-chemicals-in-bushcare-for-dew-volunteers-in-the-north-will-be-held-on-11-november-2020-in-port-lincoln/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:05:25 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=234082 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Safe-and-effective-use-of-chemicals-for-bushcare-volunteers-rescheduled-workshop-Wednesday-11-November-2020.docx

The Volunteer Programs Unit, DEW, is inviting DEW Volunteers to attend a workshop on ‘Safe and Effective Use of Chemicals’, to be held at the Lincoln Marine Science Centre,   1 Hindmarsh Street, Kirton Point, Port Lincoln, on Wednesday, 11 November, 2020.

Attendees need to complete the attached screening form https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Form-Safe-Chemical-workshop-11-November-2020-Covid-19-health-screen-checklist-as-as-16th-Sept-20.pdf

 

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