Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre volunteers work in the Yea Visitor Information Centre welcoming visitors to our wonderful shire and ensuring that they get the information they require for an enjoyable stay, no matter how brief. They also ensure that any information given is accurate and up-to-date. Some volunteers also assist with tours of the Yea Wetlands and school education groups.


What opportunities are there?

  • Volunteers become Dindi ambassadors, welcoming visitors to our local shire and Yea in particular.
  • Guided tour groups offer the chance to take visitors around our wonderful Yea Wetlands highlighting its natural features, both fauna and flora.
  • School visits offer the opportunity to teach the next generation about the importance of looking after the environment, wetlands and our greatest natural resource - water.
  • The chance to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic cohort of local people and to develop long lasting friendships
  • An opportunity to discover more about the local area and contribute to the wider community
  • A feeling of satisfaction that their contribution is making a difference to their town
  • A chance to develop or improve their self-confidence and local knowledge
  • An involvement in the Centre's operation and administration by becoming a volunteer of the YWDC Association
  • 1:1 basic training with training sessions throughout the year allow volunteers to upskill and develop their confidence and knowledge base


What benefits do volunteers bring to your group and organisation?

  • Great local knowledge
  • An enthusiasm for welcoming visitors to our local area
  • A love of the natural environment and what our shire has to offer in that respect
  • A good understanding of the importance of water, wetlands and the wildlife that live there
  • Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for the tasks undertaken
  • A willingness to be involved in all that YWDC has to offer to both visitors and locals
  • A range of skills and expertise reflecting their life experiences