WHO CAN BECOME A WEF VOLUNTEER?
Any person older than 18 years, who is permanently resident in South Africa, may apply for appointment as an WEF Volunteer. Those younger than 18 years may join as a Junior ENVIRO-Hero (Junior WEF Volunteers).
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HOW IS A WEF VOLUNTEER APPOINTED?
There is no limitation on the number of WEF Volunteers. Applicants generally have a certain field or aspect of Conservation and/or Sustainable Development where they would like to get involved in. The WEF Volunteers have a wide selection of courses which are presented to help assist volunteers to develop this interest.
Once the application has been approved, the applicant will receive a valid membership number and badge and, if possible, will be required to attend the WEF new membership introduction course. The new applicant also needs to remain active as a volunteer and attend the meetings in his/her area.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?
The WEF needs a variety of skills and most qualifications could therefore be extremely helpfull. A specific qualification in nature conservation is not required to join the WEF Volunteers. Typically, a WEF volunteer assists in the following areas: education, communication, professional services, events, media, marketing and fundraising and other projects. There is however a diversity of areas in which members can be used and all skills are potentially valuable. The most important qualification remains enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved.
HOW DO I APPLY?
To become a WEF Volunteers an application form must be completed, and submitted (by direct online submission, post, fax or e-mail) to the WEF's Executive Committee. The application form (see link below) highlights the applicants's skills, experience and reason(s) for applying. A passion, love for and dedication to nature, the environment, conservation and sustainable development ("green living") is a prerequisite.
Completed applications may also be send to any of the contact addresses below:
WEF Chairperson
Wildlife Education Foundation (WEF)
P. O. Box 7784,
Westgate 1734
Gauteng, South Africa
Tel.: 073 1700 737
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Fax: 086 684 7391
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