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Project Title and AWC Sanctuary

Mt Gibson Woylie Collar Removal Trapping 

Project Description and Dates

Come and join us at Mt Gibson to assist with our Woylie Collar Removal 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 targeted trapping for those Woylies which were fitted with a radio-collar back in June in order to now remove them.  

3 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 caught and the collar of the target individual will be removed. We will require 4 Volunteers to assist with this survey. 

Dates: 23^rd to 27^th November (note this project will undertake shift work morning and evening 4:30am to 8.30am and 2:30pm to 5.30pm- subject to change. Sign up shifts 8-4pm are a reflection of daily hours for only- see shift schedules notification below)

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 (approx. 4.30/5am)
• 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   
• Ability to work in hot weather
• 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 may be provided but this is not yet confirmed, so please note that you may be required to organise your own transport to and from site

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:

Leanne Sexton – Field Ecologist 

Leanne.Sexton@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.