Volunteering opportunities Australia wide
Always look for opportunities that are being offered at your university first, often a lot of opportunities are only advertised for internal applicants (i.e. from that specific university). Also, not everything is advertised, I started volunteering (and still am) with a lab at my university by asking a person from that lab directly. Having 10 seconds of courage goes a long way. Lastly, have a look for yourself what is out there, sites I look at include seek volunteer, and my university career page and stand alone sites - I am only providing a taste on this page because there is so many
Birdlife Australia
The next three opportunities are from Birdlife Australia, but there are more online Shorebird monitoring What - Collect data of bird species and bird counts along Australias shoreline to assess their decline, and factors that are causing species decline Where - 150 sites across Australia How to apply - Directly contact relevant person who can apply - Anyone, even if you are new to bird species identification! Good for - People interested in conservation, wildlife Application deadline - none - respond only on expression of interest Threatened bird network What - Carry out tasks such as surveying, habitat works and community awareness Where - Australia wide How to apply - Directly contact relevant person who can apply - Anyone, even if you are new to bird species identification! Good for - People interested in conservation, wildlife Application deadline - none - respond only on expression of interest Become an atlasser What - Enjoy the outdoors and record what birds you see then submit your survey information to the online atlas. Very flexible with little time commitment, minimum of 80 minutes a year! Where - Australia wide How to apply - Directly contact relevant person who can apply - Anyone Good for - People interested in conservation, wildlife Application deadline - none - respond only on expression of interest Dive Voluntourism During your stay at Les Village in Bali, be involved in reef restoration and building artificial reefs, compiling biodiversity inventories, reef surveys, marine debris survey, clean ups and marine park maintenance Where - Bali How to apply - Contact directly who can apply - Anyone - It is not specified whether you need to have your diving certificate Application deadline - TBA Future Scientist Program Kelly Scientific employs scientists over a diverse spectrum of industries including chemical, Production and manufacturing, quality assurance/control, Pharmaceutical and biotechnology, Food science, Clinical trials research, Industrial products, Consumer products, Environmental, Biomedical testing, Life sciences and Physical sciences. Intern here for the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, have professionals help improve your CV and even the possibility of a permanent position after your placement Where - Adelaide, Brisbane,Melbourne, Perth and Sydney How to apply - Apply directly to your local Kelly Scientific Resources branch with a letter of recommendation who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - Respond only on expression of interest |
Earthwatch - Various international expeditions (3$)
Where - All over the world How to apply - F who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - varies Australian wildlife conservancy Where - All over Australia QLD - Bowra, Brooklyn, Curramore, Mt Zero-Taravale, Piccaninny plains NT - Newhaven, Pungalina, Wongalara WA - Faure Island, Karakamia, Paruna, Mt Gibson, Marion Downs, Mornington NSW - North head, Scotia SA - Dakalanta, Buckaringa, Kalamurina, Yookamurra How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone What - Land management, general sanctuary maintenance, scientific surveys Application deadline - varies, opportunities offered change depending on organisations demands. You can do a general application where you will be added to a volunteer database Conservation Volunteers Free - 3$ Whilst these opportunities are a little more conservation based than science, they have a huge range of opportunities available, for short and long commitments to discovery programs and conservation holidays. Where - Australia wide and international opportunities How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone Good for - Conservationists and biologists - particularly plant and animal Application deadline - varies Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation Where - Australia wide How to apply - CV, Cover letter, Form who can apply - Anyone Good for - Science students interested in disease, community engagement and awareness, nursing, medicinal science Application deadline - none - respond only on expression of interest *This opportunity has been reviewed!* Engineers Without Borders Where - How to apply - who can apply - Application deadline - |