WWF-Australia Volunteer Opportunities

Get Wild - Discover Natural Brisbane

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:07:00 +1000

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

Parkcare Groups

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:19:00 +1000

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

Bush For Life Introductory Workshop

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:28:00 +1000

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

HOPE volunteers various positions

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:56:00 +1000

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

Bulimba Creek Catchment volunteers

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:09:00 +1000

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

Cape York Turtle Rescue - Help us save the babies

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:33:00 +1000

Cape York Turtle Rescue is a unque opportunity to help a community protect and preserve their turtle population. Cape York Turtle Rescue is located on the Western Coast of Cape York about 1 1/2 hours North of Weipa. It is frontier Australia. Work alongside Aboriginal rangers as they protect 3 endangered species of turtles. For more information www.capeyorkturtlerescue.com.au

When: 08-Aug-2008 to 31-Oct-2008

Where: Western Coast of Cape York, QLD

Field day on the Central Plateau

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:08:00 +1000

Come along to a field day on the Central Plateau, where we will fix possum proof bands on the endangered Miena Cider Gums, and repair cages that were erected to protect the precious seedlings from sheep and deer.

When: 30-Aug-2008 to 30-Aug-2008

Where: Central Plateau, TAS

Fleurieu Peninsula field trip and working bees

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:19:00 +1000

Threatened flora field trip and working bees, Fleurieu Peninsula, skilled volunteers wanted to join any day.

When: 01-Sep-2008 to 08-Sep-2008

Where: Fleurieu Peninsula, Mt Lofty Ranges, SA

Greening Australia Nursery Volunteer Activities

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:50:00 +1000

Greening Australia has some ongoing nursery volunteer activities. Opportunities for individuals, groups and corporate groups available.

When: 01-Sep-2008 to 30-Sep-2008

Where: Greening Australia Office, SA

National Threatened Species Day Event - Threatened Fauna in the National Spotlight

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:53:00 +1000

Get a group together and participate in a Tiwest Night Stalk, a national citizen-based spotlight survey to determine numbers and distribution of Australian native species and feral pests.

Tiwest Night Stalk provides a snapshot of species diversity in rural and metropolitan Australia. Results are published on the Night Stalk website and made available to state conservation agencies. It's easy and anyone can do it!

All you need is a torch and a sense of adventure. Information for a successful Tiwest Night Stalk, including instructions and your own spotters log, is available at www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/nightstalk.

Your survey can be completed anywhere in Australia and on any night/s from 1 September to 16 October 2008.

When: 01-Sep-2008 to 16-Oct-2008

Where: Australia-wide, WA

National Threatened Species Day Event - Bandicoot Quest Spotlight

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:29:00 +1000

Tasmania is a refuge for many species threatened or extinct in other parts of Australia. Come and prowl the night with our noctural friends and learn more about Tasmania's threatened species. Meet at the Waterworks Reserve at 7.30 pm with your warm clothes. Free Event - Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and Reserves Unit on 03 6236 3075 to book

When: 06-Sep-2008 to 07-Sep-2008

Where: Waterworks Reserve, TAS

National Trust working bee at Engelbrook Reserve

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:02:00 +1000

National Trust native reserve working bee, Engelbrook Reserve.

When: 06-Sep-2008 01:00 PM to 06-Sep-2008 04:00 PM

Where: Engelbrook Reserve, SA

Bush for Life advanced training workshops

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +1000

Bush for Life advanced training workshops, best techniques for controlling woody weeds in bushland.

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 13-Sep-2008

Where: Tea Tree Gully, SA

Orange-bellied Parrot Survey

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:50:00 +1000

Orange-bellied Parrot annual September Survey, all day, SA's south-eastern coast.

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 14-Sep-2008

Where: SAÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s south-eastern coast, SA

Marqualpie Biological Survey

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:56:00 +1000

Biological survey Marqualpie, 100 km north of Innaminka. Spaces limited.

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 28-Sep-2008

Where: Marqualpie, 100 km north of Innaminka, SA

Threatened orchid working bee

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:10:00 +1000

Threatened orchid working bee, Threatened Plant Action Group and Mt Lofty Block Threatened Orchid Project. Subject to weather.

When: 17-Sep-2008 to 17-Sep-2008

Where: Mt Beevor, Mt Lofty Ranges, SA

South Australian Frog Census community monitoring program

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:12:00 +1000

South Australian Frog Census community monitoring program, after sunset all week.

When: 22-Sep-2008 to 28-Sep-2008

Where: Statewide, SA

Threatened orchid working bee

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:17:00 +1000

Threatened orchid working bee, Threatened Plant Action Group and SA MDB Threatened Flora Project.

When: 23-Sep-2008 to 23-Sep-2008

Where: Grange Golf Course, SA

Threatened orchid working bee

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:26:00 +1000

Threatened orchid working bee, Threatened Plant Action Group and Mt Lofty Block Threatened Orchid Project

When: 26-Sep-2008 to 26-Sep-2008

Where: private property, SA

Bush for Life introductory training workshops

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:36:00 +1000

Bush for Life introductory training workshops, learn the art of minimal disturbance bush care and local opportunities to get involved.

When: 27-Sep-2008 to 27-Sep-2008

Where: Victor Harbor, SA

Spring Flora and Fauna Survey

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:45:00 +1000

Join the Nature Conservation Society of SA for their flora and fauna survey in Tothill Ranges, at 16 sites in privately owned land being managed for conservation. Experienced volunteers wanted.

When: 27-Sep-2008 to 06-Oct-2008

Where: Tothill Ranges, private property, SA