Water Flow Rate Tester and Reporter – Volunteer Opportunity
Passionate about water conservation?
As one of the largest users of water within the ACT, we are working to monitor and manage our water consumption on our Acton Campus. Your efforts in this position will play a vital role in helping us measure the flow rates of tap fixtures across campus and identify issues in our water management system and rectify to assist in conserving water.
ANU Green is the University’s operational program seeking to improve our environmental sustainability efforts across our campuses. We offer a range of ways to get involved on our campus and contribute to our Environmental Management Plan.
Many of these programs are registered with ANU+, so students can have their contributions recognised on their academic transcript. Find more information about ANU+.
There are five volunteer opportunities available through ANU+, see the below for more information. These volunteer positions may be filled quickly. If a position is filled but you are interested in volunteering with ANU Green, register your interest for future opportunities.
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As a water flow rate tester and reporter you will be measuring how much water per minute is coming out of taps fixtures across campus. You will so we can target buildings with low efficiency fixtures for place.
- Receive equipment and training for flow testing by the ANU Green Team
- Use a simple device to measure the flow rates from taps in various buildings on our Acton campus. Older buildings will be targeted first.
- Report your findings to the ANU Green Team and assist in analysing data to drive impactful change.
- Make a difference: Your contribution will inform and direct action on where flow rates are high and where we can make changes to reduce our water usage.
- Learn and grow: Gain experience in water flow measurement and data analysis.
- Flexible commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit approximately two hours a fortnight to this opportunity. We will provide a schedule of buildings and arrange access as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs
- Willingness to learn new computer systems
- Strong communication skills to engage with Building Custodians to explain the project and water usage data.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Register your interest to assist water conservation on campus.
Don't have spare time to volunteer with the above opportunities but looking for other wants to help reduce our environmental impact across all our emissions sources? Join and encourage others to join the ANU One Small Step program which makes sustainability activities fun, easy and accessible to everyone. The app speaks directly to our community with easy and fun ways to act more sustainably. You can also join the ANU Green Network, online resource for staff to hear about the latest in environmental sustainability at ANU, including a second-hand furniture channel. ANUSA has also helped start a Buy Nothing ANU Facebook group for students and staff to reduce waste going to landfill.