Pest line trappers

We're looking for some keen volunteers to help with trapping invasive rats and possums around Rosebank Peninsula, to protect the wildlife in the nearby marine reserve. Don't worry if you've never done this before - full training will be provided. Our goal is to achieve 'Pest-free Whau' by 2050. To help us reach this target, we need volunteers to check and reset traps with new bait at least monthly. We do not use any poisons. Each volunteer will be fully trained on how to check and reset the traps safely. The hours will depend entirely on what you are able to commit to. Location is on the Rosebank Peninsula, alongside the Rosebank Industrial area, normally we can only monitor during business working hours. However, some sections are accessible on the weekend, we also have trapping projects at Tony Segedin Reserve which can be checked on weekdays and weekends. If this sounds like something you'd be keen to help out with, we'd love to hear from you!

Organisational Background

The Whau River Catchment Trust (WRCT) is a community environmental organisation working to restore and protect the Whau River and its surrounding ecosystems. We work with volunteers and the community on pest control, planting, biodiversity monitoring, freshwater monitoring, and environmental education.

Benefits of Volunteering

Gain hands-on conservation experience, learn practical pest trapping and monitoring skills, meet like-minded people, and contribute to local environmental restoration.

Impact of the Opportunity

Your efforts will help reduce pest numbers, protect native wildlife and vegetation, and**** support biodiversity across the Rosebank Peninsula and wider Whau River catchment. Regular trap checking and maintenance are essential to keeping the pest control programme effective.

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Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers, Travelling Volunteers, Work Experience, Young Adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - less than 6 months

Training

The traps we will be using are DOC200, Flipping Timmy and T Rex traps. As there are health and safety concerns when handling these traps, training will be provided to handle the traps safely, from setting, rebaiting, maintenance, etc.

Time required

Our pest trapping sessions take place every Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Volunteers are welcome to come along on the day, but please arrive in the morning, as we may be out at trapping sites during the afternoon and the office may not be staffed. We meet at the WRCT office at Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve before heading out to the trapping sites. If you’re unable to come in the morning, please contact [email protected] beforehand so we can arrange an alternative.

Requirements

Drivers licence (Full)

A full driver’s licence is recommended, as most of our traps are located around the Rosebank Peninsula and driving is generally the most practical way to travel between trap sites. However, having a driver’s licence is not a requirement for volunteering. If you don’t drive, there are still plenty of trapping-related activities you can help with at the WRCT office, including trap maintenance, preparation, and repairs.

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