Volunteer Interpretive Guides share stories of the plants, animals and history that make the site special. All guides participate in training workshops and accompany experienced guides on a series of walks before guiding independently.
If you are comfortable speaking in front of groups, working with children, enjoy sharing stories, and are passionate about nature and/or the environment we would like to hear from you.
New guides must be willing to work with school groups and maintain a current Working With Children Blue Card - we will help you to apply for this. The intake of recent guides only occurs every 1-2 years and the next opportunity is coming up in February 2027!

** Category **
Environment & Conservation

** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months

** Time Required **




To start with attendance at the following is essential: Volunteer Induction (Wed 10 Feb 9am - 12:30pm) + 2-day Guide Training workshop (Thu 18 + Thu 25 Feb 9am - 3pm). Following this, participation is flexible depending on bookings. e.g. 1-2 hours / month + time spent preparing to deliver walks.

** Training **
Organisation, site and safety induction. Ongoing meetings, newsletters and learning opportunities. 2-day training workshop followed by observing guided walks and the opportunity to gradually deliver more content until you are ready to be independent.

📌 Interpretive Guide at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden (Tanawha)
🏢 Sunshine Coast Council
📍 Tanawha