Welcome to our AWC Volunteer Community


 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Australian Wildlife Conservancy and sharing our passion for conservation!

At AWC, our mission is the effective conservation of all Australian animal species and the habitats in which they live. Our work is challenging, but we believe that by working together, we can make a real difference and see a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community.

As a volunteer with AWC, you will have the opportunity to contribute your time, skills, and energy to our conservation efforts. 

We value the contributions of all our volunteers, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can make a meaningful impact. Our team of experienced staff and fellow volunteers will work with you to ensure that your volunteer experience is rewarding, safe, and enjoyable.

Once again, thank you for your interest in volunteering with Australian Wildlife Conservancy. We appreciate your commitment to our cause, and we look forward to potentially working with you to protect Australia's precious wildlife.

 

How to register your interest in volunteering.

To submit your expression of interest and join our volunteer community click on the 'Fill in an application' button in the top right-hand corner. By creating a 'MyImpact' profile you'll have direct access to all upcoming volunteer opportunities to apply directly to the roles that best suit you. 

While registering as an AWC volunteer comes with the benefits of joining our community it does not guarantee an active placement. It is important to note that positions are limited and may require a specific skill set, so please take the time to carefully read through the position descriptions and all information before applying.

AWC Volunteers must be 18 years or older. 

 

 

 

 

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Types of volunteer roles available at AWC

Volunteer Survey Assistant

 

Volunteer Survey Assistant

Survey assistants work with our science teams across AWC, helping with fauna surveys, bird surveys and vegetation surveys. These projects are usually quite physically demanding, and often require the teams to camp in the bush for the duration of the project.

Volunteer Land Management Assistant

 

Volunteer Land Management Assistant

Land Management Volunteers get involved with projects such as weed management, trail clearing, fencing, re-vegetation, assisting with feral animal control, and minor infrastructure projects.

Campground Host

 

Campground Host

Several AWC sanctuaries have Visitor Programs attached to them, and our Campground Hosts assist with running these programs. Programs run for the winter months, and Campground Hosts usually stay on site for one-month stints, greeting visitors, assisting with bookings and providing information.

Caretaker

Caretaker

Volunteer caretakers assist the teams at remote properties during staff absences. It is a mandatory requirement that Caretakers hold a current First Aid (and CPR) certification. These roles often require experience with remote living, as well as being able to keep yourself occupied during downtime (usually with limited internet!). 

Events and Fundraising

Events and Fundraising

The AWC Events team use assistance from volunteers with a background in hospitality or events. This may be for a single day fundraising event such as a dinner in a major city, a weekly project working with our fundraising team, or a multiple-day event at on our remote properties

Office, comms and admin

Office, comms and admin

Volunteers with a background or skilled in administration, data entry and communication, working with our office based teams in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.

Bowra

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Bowra Bird Call Survey Volunteer June- September 2026 153 5/1/2026 9/30/2026
Bowra Campground Hosts for 2027 314 4/1/2027 9/30/2027

Dakalanta

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2026 Dakalanta Wombat and Mallefowl Mound Census 15 4/1/2026 4/15/2026

Mallee Cliffs National Park

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Mallee Cliffs Land Manager Assistant - 2026 155 3/2/2026 10/30/2026
MC Red-tailed Phascogale Survey March 2026 3 3/23/2026 3/27/2026

Mt Gibson

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Mt Gibson Woylie Trapping Survey 16 3/9/2026 3/20/2026

Paruna

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Paruna Trails Restoration Project 1

Richard Underwood Nature Refuge

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Conservation Caretakers January 2027 - December 2027 370 2/17/2026 12/26/2027

Scotia

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Scotia Sanctuary Land Management Assistant 2026 153 3/2/2026 9/30/2026
Tarrara Homestead Rescue 2026 276 3/1/2026 11/30/2026

The Pilliga

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Pilliga Land Management Assistant Summer 2025 / 2026 53 2/17/2026 4/30/2026
Pilliga Small Mammal Trapping (SMT) March 2026 20 3/16/2026 3/27/2026

Yookamurra

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2026 Mutze Survey Yookamurra 4 2/25/2026 2/28/2026
2026 Yookamurra Bettong Survey 5 3/16/2026 3/21/2026
2026 Yookamurra Bilby Survey 12 3/3/2026 3/14/2026

Our Mission

The effective conservation of all Australian animal species and the habitats in which they live.