Volunteer Rangers
Upcoming Volunteer Ranger positions are listed below. If you see an opportunity that may suit you, please apply! Read the How to apply for volunteer positions page for details.
The following two opportunities are for un-fixed dates
Cravens Peak Reserve, Qld
Nearest town - Boulia 187km
Volunteer Ranger - Robbie's Hut plumber
Complete the final fit-out of Robbie's Hut, a building to accommodate field staff for future conservation work.
When: Dates negotiable. ASAP.
Time commitment: Approximately 2 weeks
Places: 1 or 2
Activities: Fit up the hot water service, taps for sink and basin, and gas appliances in a demountable building.
Requirements: Preferred: Currently accredited plumber/gas fitter. Retired plumber/gas fitter also eligible.
Support: Accommodation. Limited reimbursement for fuel and food. Use of vehicle and ppe.
Food: BYO
Scottsdale Reserve, NSW
Nearest town - Bredbo, 4 km
Volunteer Ranger - rabbit control assistant
Reduce feral grazing pressure to allow revegetation (natural, direct seeding and tube-stock)
When: ASAP, ongoing
Time commitment: Minimum 2 days, weekdays preferred for initial orientation and training. Opportunities available for follow-up days over bi-monthly intervals.
Places: 1-6
Activities: assist in closing rabbit warrens.
Requirements: Essential: Fit for manual labour including shoveling, bending and lifting. Preferred: Experience in feral animal control, current Chemical Users certificate, 4WD vehicle.
Support: Supervision, tools and equipment. Access to limited facilities, camp or bunk down in shed.
Food: BYO
MAY
Yourka Reserve, QLD
Nearest town - Innot Hot Springs, 40 km
Volunteer Ranger - weed control
Much of Yourka is listed as important for geographically restricted and threatened plants. Control of Lantana and Siam weed is critical as both readily invade the significant vegetation communities special to Yourka Reserve.
When: 24 May - 4 June
Time commitment: 1 week minimum, extra week optional
Places: 2
Activities: chemical weed control - spray Lantana and Siam weed with herbicide, may include manual weed removal
Requirements: Essential: current ChemCert Licence, good level of physical fitness for walking up to 10 km per day, sometimes through thick scrub, able to use hand tools. Preferred: current Senior First Aid certificate, offroad 4WD experience, quad bike experience.
Support: accommodation and access to kitchen facilities. Tools, materials and equipment to undertake necessary tasks. Limited reimbursements out of pocket costs.
Food: BYO
SEPTEMBER
Sottsdale Reserve, NSW
Nearest town - Bredbo, 4 km
Volunteer Ranger - weed control
Support the success of revegetation (natural, direct seeding and tube-stock) by reducing the competition represented by serrated tussock, St Johns Wort and other weeds.
When: Spring, dates to be negotiated.
Time commitment: initially 2 days with potential for follow-up activities, weekdays preferred
Places: 2
Activities: Chemical weed control - spray St John's Wort with herbicide, cut and paint briar.
Requirements: Essential: current Chemical Users certificate. Good level of physical fitness for walking up to 10 km, over uneven and hilly ground. Current driver's licence.
Support: Vehicle provided for activity. Access to limited facilities, camp or bunk down in shed. Tools and equipment.
Food: BYO
Note that volunteering placements are subject to change.
About Volunteer Rangers
Volunteer Rangers are a force of capable volunteers involved on reserves. Volunteer Rangers are self-reliant, with strong bush skills and the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Volunteer Ranger positions are typically available under a wide range of programs including weed control, feral animal control, infrastructure security, maintenance, erosion control, and ecological outcomes monitoring.
Volunteer Ranger positions are fantastic opportunities to contribute your skills and experience for the protection of Australia's unique plants and wildlife.
Volunteer contact
volunteer@bushheritage.org.au
Post
Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 329 Flinders Lane
Telephone
03 8610 9102