Volunteer

Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program

The NCTMP is a community-based monitoring program that is designed to provide high standard marine turtle nesting information through the collection of data on successful nesting emergences, false crawls, disturbance and spatial and temporal distribution of the three main species nesting in the Ningaloo Region: green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles.

Volunteers spend approximately 2-3 hours each morning collecting data on turtle nesting beaches from December to February each year. No previous experience is necessary to participate as a "Turtle Tracker" but volunteers must be able to walk up to 3km of beach every day, sometimes over rocky terrain, in hot weather.

Volunteer Opportunities

"Turtle tracking" - beach monitoring
Data entry
Remote camping and monitoring on the Ningaloo Reef beaches.
Educational activities and interpretive talks at the newly established Jurabi Turtle Centre
Assist with Turtle Rescues.
Complete a TAFE certified Turtle Tour Guiding Course
Obtain training in interaction protocols and assist turtle-visitor interactions on the beaches at night.
Regular social events
Leadership and organizational opportunities as a team leader.
Internship with CALM and the Ningaloo Turtle Program
Field methodology trainers

The Cape Conservation Group (CCG), Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) Exmouth District and David Waayers, PhD Candidate, Murdoch University (MU) formally established the Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program in 2002, with the assistance of a Threatened Species Network Grant and the involvement of WWF Australia. Since then, it has grown with a high level of interest from the local community of Exmouth, Western Australia and even overseas. The Program has become an excellent example of a collaborative conservation initiative with a high level of community involvement.

When: 01-Oct-2007 to 01-Aug-2008

Where: Exmouth, WA

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Get Wild - Discover Natural Brisbane

Every third Saturday of every month. Our natural areas need your help. Join our bushcare volunteers in a morning of weed removal, planting and great company.

When: 07-Jan-2008 08:30 AM to 07-Dec-2008 12:30 PM

Where: Raven Street Reserve, QLD

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Parkcare Groups

Parcare groups are volunteers doing rehabilitation work on the following Sundays each month. Nielson Park (1st Sunday) Duggan Park (2nd Sunday) Prince Henry Heights (3rd Sunday) Waterbird Habitat (4th Sunday) Rehabilitation may include weed removal, propagating and planting native species as well as monitoring plants and wildlife. For more information on Parkcare groups and details on times and location please contact Veronica.

When: 02-Mar-2008 to 28-Dec-2008

Where: Various, QLD

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Bush For Life Introductory Workshop

This free one-day workshop provides the opportunity to learn about managing bushland for biodiversity. It introduces participants to the principles of bush management, why it's so important and what practical steps we can take to help. The workshop is a requirement for all those intending to take part in Bush For Life volunteer activities and is also highly recommended for owners of bushland taking part in the Bush For Life Private Lands Program. It is also a pre-requisite for most of the Advanced Bush For Life Workshops. Workshop content · The importance of native vegetation and basic ecology · Degrading influences on native vegetation · Bush regeneration principles · Minimum disturbance bush regeneration techniques · Working safely in the bush · How to get involved in the Bush For Life program · Field trip including demonstration of weeding techniques The workshop goes from 9am - 4pm, including a 1-2 hour Field Trip in the afternoon. As places are limited it is essential to book a place. Ring us on 08 8406 0500 to register for a workshop, or check our website for a schedule of dates and locations.

When: 29-Mar-2008 09:00 AM to 14-Oct-2008 04:00 PM

Where: various - see web link, SA

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HOPE volunteers various positions

Householders' Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) is a community driven organisation that aims to raise awareness of, and encourage active participation in, waste minimisation and the conservation of energy and resources. HOPE is looking for volunteers who can help in the following areas: - Admin assisstant/Media Monitor - Help is needed to review lituarture (both hard copy and electronic) and to prepare summaries and e:bulletins for distribution to the environmental sector. - Media Coordinator - to prepare media releases and information articles - Membership Officer - deal with enquiries from members, supporters and liaise with our mutual support partners - Marketing and Public relations - general promotion and publicity of HOPE, it's charter and activities - Campaigners - Climate Change, genetically modified technology, social justice. For a more detailed description of what each position would entail contact HOPE.

When: 09-Apr-2008 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Toowoomba, QLD

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Bulimba Creek Catchment volunteers

Volunteers are always welcome to join us. Whether it's pottering around the nursery or helping out with the field crew there is always something going on.... 1. A weekday field crew of 2 supervisors, 2 trainees and volunteers go to various bushland and wetland sites within our catchment. They do site prep (mulching, weeding, hole digging). They leave our office at 7.15am and return by 2.30pm 2. We have a community nursery at our office staffed by volunteers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 3pm. Volunteers collect seed, sort and treat seed, lay seed into trays, pot, water, weed and fertilise etc. 3. There are weekend working bees most weekends at a number of bushcare sites. Most sites work for a 2hr period once a month, planting and maintaining their site. We can give you contact numbers for the coordinators if you would like to join in with one of our groups

When: 10-Apr-2008 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Various, QLD

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Volunteer Field Training

Workshops held by Wayne Cameron: Training in aspects of Bushcare - rehab, revegetation, habitat building, species selection and ID, and prevention of erosion. Call the Bulimba Creek Catchment office to register. Bring working clothes, hat, gloves and lunch and water. Workshops run every Tuesday from April to July.

When: 15-Apr-2008 11:00 AM to 29-Jul-2008 02:00 PM

Where: Various, QLD

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