There are many benefits to being a volunteer at the SJC. It is an opportunity to assist with the smooth running of the competition, but also a chance to network and talk to fellow students and working professionals in the field of soil science. This role would suit undergraduate and postgraduate students and working professionals alike. The team coaches and the chief judge and other mentors will be assisting the teams in the description and understanding of the pedology and landscapes. You are not expected to be an expert in soil judging or in pedology, but you may have an interest in learning more about these areas, you may be studying in this area, or you may just be curious about soils ! The benefits for the volunteers include the following as free: Welcome BBQ attendance; transport to and from the event; catering at the 3 days of the event; t-shirt; coffee cart tab. 

The volunteer tasks with include, not restricted to:
 

• Assisting with the set up of the site, including pit marking and direction signage; equipment movement between pits

• communication between the pits and the central control tent

• Directing competitors to the different pit locations at the training and competition sites

• Timekeeping at pit sites, and directing teams in and out of the pits according to the competition schedule

• Looking after pool equipment  and loan equipment at the competition and training pits; ensuring any shared equipment is used equitably between teams and individuals. 

• Cleaning of pit faces and pit areas as required (the pits will already be dug prior to the event). ensuring each pit has the required equipment and is clearly marked up prior to the start of the competition.

• Assisting with tidying up and pack down of sites at the end of the day. 

• Assisting with the competition marking either with data entry, marking, filing, organising paperwork.

a full driving licence is desirable, but not necessary.