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Project Title and AWC Sanctuary

Mt Gibson Woylie Collar Check Trapping

Project Description and Dates

Come and join us at Mt Gibson to assist with our Woylie Collar Check Trapping. This survey will target our Woylies that were translocated in June this year from inside the predator-free fence to outside the fence. We will be conducting collar checks on some of the radio-collared woylies. 

3-4 teams will be completing 4 nights of targeted trapping of the collared Woylies. Individuals will be radio-tracked to their source and then cage traps will be placed around the individual to catch them. A health check will be completed for each Woylie and the collar will be assessed. We will require 2 Volunteers to assist with this survey.

Dates: 20^th to 24^th July

8-hour days Monday - Friday, split shifts from approximately 5:30am to 10am and 2:30 to 6pm (subject to change). Note sign up shifts are for application and internal record keeping only- not accurate reflection of actual shift times. 

Volunteer tasks

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

• Setting cage traps
• Radiotracking
• Record data
• Working at night/ early morning (5am)
• Using GPS devices
• Assist with animal handling and processing under supervision
• Data entry
• Assisting with clean up

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

• Ability to work at night, early mornings and for long hours
• Ability to work in a remote, shared living space
• Ability to walk for up to ~2km into thick vegetation carrying cage traps  
• Commitment to full date of survey
• Previous trapping experience preferred but not required

AWC Provides

• Accommodation on site (private room, shared bathroom and kitchen)
• Head torch (if volunteer doesn’t have their own)
• Training in trapping methodology and animal handling
• Field work survey experience
• Opportunity to explore the beauty of a remote, conservation-focused sanctuary!
• Food
• Transport to and from Mt Gibson

Volunteers Provide

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

Project Coordinator Contact:

Arnika Thorbjornsen – Field Ecologist

Arnika.thorbjornsen@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.