April 27, 2022
Are you friendly, motivated and passionate about the South Burnett, and what our community has to offer? Visitor Information Centres around the South Burnett are on a recruitment drive for much-needed volunteers.
A South Burnett Regional Council spokesperson said COVID-19 had depleted the ranks of volunteers leading to occasional closures which affected the promotion of the region’s attractions.
“The Council is encouraging a new wave of volunteers to apply, even for a couple of hours a week,” the spokesperson said.
“People of all ages, men and women, are invited to play a part. Volunteering has many rewards including making new friends, learning a lot about the area and interaction with a variety of visitors that contributes to the community.”
Duties include providing residents and visitors with details of key tourist attractions and venues and information on Council’s facilities within the region.
The spokesperson said volunteering at the VICs was also a way to meet Centrelink obligations for volunteer work hours.
The VICs are located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and Murgon.
For more information, contact Council’s People & Culture team on (07) 4189-9100.
To get an Expression of Interest form, visit any South Burnett Visitor Information Centre, Council’s Customer Service Centres or download it from Council’s website.
Cr Kirstie Schumacher praised the work done by volunteers to ensure all visitors go home with a fond memory of the South Burnett.
“Every hour you can give is valued. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our Visitor Information Centres as they share the stories of our region,” she said.
