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Are you interested in becoming one of our Volunteer Wildlife Conservation Champions? |
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Why? Volunteering can bring you so many benefits; increasing your skills, experience and confidence, increasing physical health and wellbeing, making new friends and the opportunity to give back. And when you volunteer in any program at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – a not-for-profit charity - your contribution helps our mission to support Conservation: for animals and the natural environment. Thank you in advance. Who? Please apply if you are a person with a passion for wildlife, both Australian and exotic animals, who enjoys working outdoors cleaning and ensuring all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. You work part of a team. Wildlife Volunteering is a physical, outdoors role and may involve daily cleaning of the enclosures, food preparation and providing environmental enrichment, You will need to:
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What? There are a number of different roles in the Wildlife and Horticulture Volunteer rounds. Your preference and suitability for a specific round will be discussed at interview. Our Wildlife Volunteer Rounds include:
Volunteer tasks will vary according to the round, and may include:
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When? This Volunteer program operates across all 7 days per week: Monday to Sunday. You can volunteer for 1 shift per week, with a minimum 6-month commitment required. Shift Times: Typically a full day shift is required, with some exceptions. Shifts start in the morning between 6.30 am to 7.30 am depending on the round. This is when our animals want their breakfast served! Where? All Wildlife and Horticulture Volunteer rounds are located onsite at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Gold Coast, Queensland. How? To apply, please submit your interest via filling in our online Application. You will be contacted by our friendly Volunteer Operations Manager Helen who will guide you through the recruitment process which will involve interview and trial shifts to see if you are a good match for the role. If you are successful in all of the above, you will pay the one-off registration fee of $60 (this covers the cost of your volunteer shirt, hat and badge). You will be required to provide your own sturdy work boots and khaki shorts or trousers. Thank you for understanding that in order to protect both our animals and sanctuary operations, only people who meet the selection criteria and program requirements can be accepted into the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer programs. |
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The Koala Habitat Volunteer Round suits a person with a passion for Australian wildlife and a keen interest in koalas, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our wildlife as well as dedication, and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. This position is a physical role and involves daily cleaning of the koala enclosures, food preparation and providing environmental enrichment, along with assisting our guests during encounters. This is a long-term role with a minimum 6-month weekly commitment due to the training required for this unique and privileged role. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role. In the koala habitat you will encounter over 50 koalas, each with their own personalities.
WHAT TO EXPECT
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Saturday to Wednesday 7am-3:30pm or 7am-11:30am Thursdays and Fridays 8am-3.30pm or 8am-11.30am
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MAMMALS ROUND This volunteer round suits a person with a passion for Australian wildlife and a keen interest in Australian mammals, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our Aussie wildlife as well as dedication and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role. The range of animals in the Sanctuary is diverse and includes a huge variety of Australian native fauna and some guest exotic species. On the mammal rounds you will encounter a variety of kangaroos, wallabies, tree-kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, wombats, koalas, echidnas, dingoes, gliders, and a variety of smaller mammals.
WHAT TO EXPECT Wildlife Volunteers play an important role assisting our Specialist Wildlife keepers in the daily care of our precious wildlife at The Sanctuary, as well as helping to make our guests feel welcome. Wildlife volunteers work alongside our wildlife keepers on their daily rounds assisting with the cleaning and feeding of the animals who call the Sanctuary home.
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TASKS INCLUDE:
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Monday to Sunday 7am – 4pm, or 7am - 12noon.
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BIRD ROUND The Volunteer Bird Rounds suits a person with a passion for Australian wildlife and a keen interest in Australian birds, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our wildlife as well as dedication, and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role. On the Bird rounds you will encounter a variety of Australian birds in our many aviaries including black-neck stork, king parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, rose-crown fruit dove and tawny frogmouths to name a few.
WHAT TO EXPECT
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Monday to Sunday 6.30am – 3.30pm or 6.30am-12noon. |
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LOST VALLEY EXOTIC PRECINCT The lost valley exotic precinct position is only open to existing Wildlife Volunteers with at least 6 months experience, or experienced wildlife workers.
This role suits a person with a passion for exotics and Australian wildlife, and a keen interest in variety of species including birds, mammals, and reptiles, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our wildlife as well as dedication, and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role.
WHAT TO EXPECT Wildlife Volunteers play an important role assisting our Specialist Wildlife keepers in the daily care of our precious wildlife at The Sanctuary, as well as helping to make our guests feel welcome. Wildlife volunteers work alongside our wildlife keepers on their daily rounds assisting with the cleaning and feeding of the animals who call the Sanctuary home. The range of animals in the Sanctuary is diverse and includes a huge variety of Australian native fauna and some guest exotic species. In the lost valley exotic precinct position you will encounter a variety of exotic and Australian birds, mammals, and reptiles.
WHAT ARE THE TASKS
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Monday to Sunday 7am – 4pm or 7am -12noon, 1 day a week for at least 6-months
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PRESENTATIONS SUPPORT This Volunteer Round of Presentations support position suits a person with a passion for Australian wildlife and exotic wildlife, and a keen interest in animal training, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our wildlife as well as dedication, and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for. The animals in the presentations department star in our daily shows that educate our guests about wildlife and conservation. This position is a physical role and involves daily cleaning of the presentation enclosures, food preparation and providing environmental enrichment. Involvement in customer service and interacting with our guests is also part of this role during wildlife encounters and photo opportunities.
This is a long-term role with a minimum 6-month weekly commitment due to the training required for this unique role. We encourage volunteers to continue in the program for longer if able. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role. Wildlife Volunteers play an important role assisting our Specialist Wildlife keepers in the daily care of our precious wildlife at The Sanctuary, as well as helping to make our guests feel welcome. Wildlife volunteers work alongside our wildlife keepers on their daily rounds assisting with the cleaning and feeding of the animals who call the Sanctuary home. The range of animals in the Sanctuary is diverse and includes a huge variety of Australian native fauna and some guest exotic species. In the presentation support you will encounter a variety of Australian and exotic birds as well as some mammals.
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Monday to Sunday 7.30am – 4pm, 1 day a week for at least 6-months. |
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GARDENING GURUS The Gardening Gurus Volunteer Round suits a person with a passion for Australian plants and wildlife with a keen interest in Horticulture, who enjoys getting their hands dirty and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment and dedication to assist with the daily care of the Sanctuary’s vast gardens, spread over 27 hectares. This position is a physical role and involves daily maintenance of the gardens, as well as planting, along with assisting our guests too. This is a long-term role with a minimum 6-month weekly commitment due to the training required for this rewarding role. Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role with the ability to be on your feet for up to 6 hours working outdoors in all weather conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Horticulture Volunteers play a major role assisting our horticultural staff in the care and planting of all the botanical displays throughout the Sanctuary. Volunteers also assist in helping to make our guests feel welcome. The Gardening Guru Volunteers are a small team of gardening enthusiasts.
WHAT ARE THE TASKS
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 7am to 1:30pm, 1 day a week for at least 6-months
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Our Mission:
To conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
