What the Opinion Seeker - Krka green guardian is doing
- surveys visitors to the Park using pre-prepared survey
forms
- assists visitors in filling out forms
- reports to the supervisor on the number of surveys
conducted on a daily basis
- contributes to the improvement of services provided by the
Park and thus indirectly contributes to the protection and preservation of
nature
- provides basic information to visitors on the functioning
of the visitor system, the movement of visitors, main entrances, parking areas,
places for refreshments, and the like
- provides basic information on natural processes in the
Park in terms of plant and animal characteristics of the area, various
habitats, travertine formation processes, and the like,
- instructs visitors to the rules of conduct in the Park and
warns them in case of their violation
- records through a questionnaire on a tablet or in the
paper form about the most common questions asked by visitors, their
nationality, satisfaction with the service, ideas for improvement,
- informs the competent persons about possible locations of
the injured where the volunteer can, with his presence and quick reaction, help
until the arrival of authorized persons
- communicates with nature conservationists and informants
Number of positions
1
Volunteering period
From April to August
Working hours
Between 4 to 8 hours a day, from 9 am to 5 pm, five days a
week (between Monday and Sunday). The exact number of working hours of
volunteers, as well as the precise schedule of their work, will be determined
according to the announcements of the arrival of visitors, in the current
booking list.
Requirements
- good knowledge of English
- computer literacy
- a completed secondary education (at least)
- possession of a category B driver's license
- love spending time outdoors
- teamwork skills
- kindness, eloquence, and excellent communication skills
Languages
Croatian and English are obligatory. Knowledge of another
world language is desirable. Volunteers from foreign countries can volunteer
only if they understand and speak Croatian.
Volunteering with a disability
The volunteering position is not suitable for people with
disabilities.
Location
Volunteers will survey visitors at pre-determined locations
in the Park: Skradinski buk, on boats from Skradinski buk to Skradin, on boats
from Roški slap to Skradinski buk, and at Roški slap.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not provided.
Food
Food is not provided.
Transportation
Park provides for transportation from the hotel (“Vrata
Krke” Lozovac), Šibenik, Ražin, Skradin, Konjevrata and Lozovac. Travel costs
of arrival to the wider area of the Park and departure are covered by the
volunteers themselves. In the case of work on the middle course of the Krka,
transport from Drniš is provided.
What volunteers can do when they are not volunteering
- rent bikes and ride to and around the waterfalls (5 km
trail)
- enjoy local specialties (Skradin cake, Skradin risotto,
Drniš prosciutto ...)
- enjoy evening outings in the surrounding places (Šibenik,
Primošten, Vodice, Drniš ...)
- walk through the Park and surrounding localities and
places
- Swim on the local beach
Why volunteer at our Park
- to gain new experiences and strengthen your communication
skills and enhance your professional knowledge
- to meet visitors, the local inhabitants, the Public
Service, make new friendships, and expand your social network
- to improve your knowledge of foreign languages
- to meet the local community, come up with new ideas, and
make new friendships
- to cooperate with the staff of the Public Service and
learn about the management of protected areas
- to enjoy nature and engage in different sports activities
Interested?
Contact Marin Malenica, assistant to the Park director by
filling out the form. Marin will contact you with further information or
register you as a volunteer if you are interested (and if there are positions
available)!