Scotia - Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary’s Art Projects 2026
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Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary’s Art Projects 2026
Project Description and Dates
The operation team at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary is currently seeking volunteers to design and help with art projects to help bring to life the walls, walk tracks and surrounds.
Opportunities for this position will run from 01/03/26 - 30/11/26 availability for two weeks or more is highly favourable.
Volunteer tasks
Whether you are keen to create a sculpture out of scrap metal or cover a bare wall with prancing bilbies this is the place to do it. Feel free to have a chat with Sanctuary Manager Garth about your idea and how we can bring it to life here at Scotia.
Volunteering at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary could be the perfect opportunity if you're passionate about conservation and art.
Whilst creating artwork, we encourage our volunteers to assist our Sanctuary Staff to complete their Land Management duties and see what living life on a sanctuary is all about.
When assisting in Land Management duties, volunteers will work as a team lead by the Project Coordinator and AWC Sanctuary staff to carry out tasks including:
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Waterpoint fills and maintenance
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Fence Checks
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Utility checks
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Incursion Camera Checks
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On the ground problem solving
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General House Paddock maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to, basic site inspections, structural reinforcement, cleaning, painting, plumbing, wall repairs etc
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Road sign repairs
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Track Clearing
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Outdoors yard work, including manual weed removal
Things to be aware of when considering applying for this volunteer role/key requirements:
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REMOTE WORK: We are a team of four. Our sanctuary is just under 65,000ha, and is 2.25hrs/180km from Mildura (nearest town). In some cases, there is the potential for working alone. If this is in anyway cause for concern for you, please consider carefully before accepting this role.
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Manual Labour: tasks will require physical work including lifting and carrying objects, use of a wide range of tools, off-road driving; potentially with trailers.
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Volunteers must possess qualifications for the equipment they desire to use to create art (welding, brazing, etc)
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Must undertake and adhere to site inductions from staff. All volunteers must read and abide by the AWC Code of Conduct and Volunteer Agreement before engaging in volunteer activities.
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Undertake a 4x4 driving assessment from the Sanctuary Manager or an appropriate delegate prior to use of AWC vehicles.
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Check the weather! Please be aware of the seasonal differences and pack accordingly. Our winter night temperatures go into the negatives, and while the sanctuary is closed to the public over the summer months, Autumn and Spring could still present days of 30 degrees Celsius and higher.
Please note: Please be aware of biosecurity measures before accessing Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary. All vehicles, Caravans, Camper trailers and anything else accompanying the vehicle must be thoroughly washed, and tyres checked for mud, weeds, prickles etc before travelling to the site. Also be aware of and check clothing and footwear that has the potential to transfer weed seeds and prickles. 
AWC Provides
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Accommodation facilities
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Cooking (basic utensils) and washing facilities
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Art materials depending on the project
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Communication and navigational tools
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Free Wi-Fi
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On-site vehicle access
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First Aid Equipment
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Safety Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses/goggles, dust masks, hearing protection, gloves, Spot Tracker, satellite phone
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Tools
A small stipend allowance to assist with meals/fuel costs will be offered to volunteers who stay past 2 weeks- please discuss this allowance with the Project Coordinator.
Volunteers Provide
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Appropriate clothing (including sun protection gear (broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sunscreen, etc.),
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Art materials depending on the project and subject to confirmation from AWC.
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The qualifications for the equipment you would be using to create art (welding, brazing, etc)
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Food supplies
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Water bottles
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Optional: torch for spotlighting, binoculars, camera, etc.
Project Coordinator Contact:
Garth Bowen – Sanctuary Manager
E: Garth.Bowen@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 we receive for our volunteer opportunities we regret we cannot respond individually to unsuccessful applicants. We thank each of you for your keen interest and ongoing support.
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
- I understand that it is my responsibility (and recommended by AWC) to have my own personal and vehicle insurance cover, and that AWC’s insurance may not cover me in the event of an incident. Must be Yes
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 190 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
