Welcome to our AWC Volunteer Community

Come and join us at Mt Gibson to assist with our Woylie Trapping survey. Woylie reintroductions begin in 2015 at Mt Gibson and following this we continue to monitor this species inside Mt Gibson’s 7,832 ha feral predator-proof fenced area (‘exclosure’). We complete annual cage trapping surveys to obtain a population estimate and to access the health and breeding of individuals.

In March we will completing 2 weeks of woylie trapping. The first week (9^th – 13^th March) will consist of 5 trapping teams and the second week (16^th – 20^th March) will consist of 4 trapping teams. Four cage traps will be set in the afternoon at each site along each team’s trap lines and then early the following morning traps will be checked, closed and animals processed.  We require 2-3 volunteers for both weeks of trapping.

Week 1: 9^th – 13^th March

Week 2: 16^th – 20^th March

Volunteer tasks:  

Volunteers will work as a team lead by Project Coordinator and AWC Sanctuary staff to carry out tasks including:

• Setting cage traps
• Record Data
• Working at night/ early morning (3am)  
• Using GPS devices
• Assist with animal handling and processing under supervision
• Data entry   

Things to be aware of when considering applying for this volunteer role/requirements: 

• Ability to work at night, early mornings and for long hours  
• Ability to work in a remote, shared living space
• Commitment to full date of survey
• Previous trapping experience preferred but not required

AWC Provides:

• Accommodation on site (private room, shared bathroom & kitchen)
• Head torch
• Training in trapping survey methodology and animal handling  
• Field work survey experience
• Opportunity to explore the beauty of a remote, conservation-focused sanctuary!
• Transport to and from site
• Food

Volunteers Provide:

• Suitable field work attire – closed in shoes, long pants, long shirt, hat, jumper (might get cold)
• Backpack and large water bottle/ water bladder (2L+ of capacity)
• Bedding – pillow, sleeping bag, sheets

Project Coordinator Contact:

Aliesha Dodson – Field Ecologist

aliesha.dodson@australianwildlife.org

Recruitment Process- AWC Project Coordinators will assess volunteers’ profiles upon application (signup). Suitable candidates that meet project requirements will be contacted directly for a follow up discussion before final decisions are made. Once successful candidates have been offered a position volunteers will be assigned to the project and should expect to receive all relevant onboarding documentation soon after and before deployment. Please ensure your MyImpact profile is complete with contact details and all supporting information to provide you with the best opportunity for a  successful placement.

Please Note: Due to the high level of interest these roles attract we regret that we are not able to contact unsuccessful applicants