Bush Heritage volunteers give generously of their skills, experience and time to be part of a solution for the Australian environment. Without volunteer support and commitment, we could not have achieved what we have to date, nor be able to plan for an even bolder future.
Thinking of volunteering?
Do you have a passion for conservation? Are you after experience with a national organisation that manages land of outstanding conservation value? Are you looking for a way to give something back to the environment while stretching to see what you're capable of?
Volunteering provides a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works to protect Australia's unique plants, animals and landscapes. It is a great way to demonstrate what you can do to make a difference.
Who can volunteer?
Volunteers perform a range of tasks to support Bush Heritage's dedicated staff in all types of activities. Effectively volunteers work to support ongoing land management, ecological surveying, infrastructure maintenance, donor support, administration and research. Volunteers also make significant contributions to Bush Heritage as members of the Board and other committees of management. Volunteers bring a diverse range of skills, abilities and experience to our organisation.
Our volunteer positions often require particular skills, training or time commitments. Occasionally volunteer opportunities requiring no special skills or training are offered. When volunteer positions are advertised, any basic prerequisites will be described in advertisements.
What do Bush Heritage volunteers do?
As mentioned above, volunteers perform a broad range of activities, but the one common factor is that all types of volunteer work helps to protect environmental values.
Volunteer position availability
Please note that there is generally a high demand for volunteer opportunities. As we appreciate the interest and support of our community, we always do our best to involve volunteers in activities.
Initially, upcoming volunteer position information is emailed directly to volunteers already active in our program. In cases where volunteers cannot fill available positions, we will throughout the year advertise the positions vacant and call for new volunteers with matching skills and interests.
We suggest checking our website seasonally for volunteer positions vacant. Note that summer is the period of least activity due to the influences of the season on plants, animals and working conditions.
People who submit volunteer applications outside active recruitment periods may be contacted with information for positions vacant, but this is not an automated process and is not guaranteed.
How to become a volunteer
If we are calling for new volunteers and you see there is currently a volunteer position available that might be a good match for you, please refer to the Applying for volunteer positions page for information about application and selection processes.
If you have other questions about volunteering for Bush Heritage, they may be answered on the Volunteering FAQs page.
Page Last Updated: Friday 6 January 2012