Bowra - Bowra Campground Hosts - URGENT CALL OUT FOR CAMP HOSTS FOR 3 WEEKS IN AUGUST 2026
Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary- Campground Host
URGENT CALL OUT FOR CAMP HOSTS FOR 3 WEEKS IN AUGUST 2026
Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary is internationally renowned as one of Australia’s most rewarding bird watching destinations.
The area is now protected forever as part of Australia’s national reserve system. This diverse habitat is rich in birdlife and is a stronghold for many threatened and declining bird species.
Bowra is a 14,000 hectare reserve is home to more than 200 bird species, including nine threatened species.
In order to assist the Australian Wildlife Conservancy manage the seasonal Campgrounds at the Bowra, a Camp Host volunteer program has been established.
Stephen Bailey AWC
This year the Camp Host Program requires a skilled couple or two friends to fill the following Month:
AUGUST 2026
This volunteer position assists with the management of campground bookings, meet and greet visitors coming to stay at the Bowra Campgrounds, or visitors just spending a day on the sanctuary.
The team is looking for volunteers who are available for a minimum of 3-4 weeks or otherwise negotiated with Sanctuary managers.
Tasks will include
Checking in guests and providing information about the campsite
Groundskeeping - watering, weeding, and keeping campgrounds tidy
Maintenance and cleaning of campground and visitor information facilities
One or both Camp Hosts are required to have a current First Aid Certificate & CPR - AWC will reimburse costs for the course
Accommodation Provided in 2026
A volunteer stipend payment will be available at $80 per week per person.
For more information on our visitor program please visit the website below.
https://www.australianwildlife.org/where-we-work/bowra/bowra-visitor-program/
Please make inquiries to the Sanctuary Manager Mark McLaren
Mark.McLaren@australianwildlife.org
Please register in the AWC Volunteer portal: https://bttr.im/1qztu
If you are a passionate Birdwatcher, love hosting guests and enjoy being in the bush, Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary Managers are looking forward to hearing from you.
Wayne Lawler AWC
Qualifications Required
- I have read and agree to the Code of Conduct (see info icon for file link) Must be I Agree
- I have read and agree to abide by the Volunteer Agreement (see info icon for file link) Must be I Agree
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 176 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
