Western Australia and South Australia combined is a huge region, home to diverse landscapes and reserves, each with unique volunteer opportunities. To make it easier for you to find the right fit, we’ve grouped our reserves into smaller areas based on location and placement timing.

Each reserve has specific needs, and we aim to match volunteers to the right opportunities. Before applying, consider:

Your skills and experience
Your availability and desired placement length
The prerequisites for specific tasks.

Ecologist Fiamma Riviera with long-term volunteers John Koch and Richard Thomas.

WA midwest reserves

Hamelin Station| Charles Darwin| Eurardy

Our three Midwest WA reserves offer volunteer placements from March to October, taking advantage of cooler conditions. Placements typically range from 4–5 days to 2–3 weeks, depending on the tasks and your availability.

Tasks in the midwest can include:

Track maintenance
Motion sensor camera battery and SD card changeovers
Gardening
Weed control
Caretaking
Infrastructure working bees
Ecological monitoring (fauna, vegetation and bird surveys)

These reserves are perfect for volunteers with a passion for hands-on conservation and an ability to adapt to remote conditions.

WA great southern reserves

Ediegarrup| Monjebup| Red Moort| Kojonup

Nestled in the Great Southern region, these reserves focus on preserving native vegetation and enhancing biodiversity. Volunteer placements are available year-round but are particularly in demand during autumn and spring. Placements typically range from 2-5 days.

Volunteers with seedlings to replant on Monjebup Reserve, south-west WA. Photo Krysta Guille.

Tasks can include:

Weed control
Planting and revegetation
Infrastructure working bees
Flora and fauna surveys

These reserves are ideal for volunteers with experience in flora identification or those eager to work in vibrant, biodiverse environments.

Kurt Tschirner and Tony Geyer removing wire fencing. Photo Tamara Potter.

South Australian Reserves

Bon Bon| Boolcoomatta| Evelyn Downs

Our South Australian reserves lie in more arid and remote areas, offering a unique experience for volunteers familiar with outback conditions. Placements are most common in autumn and early spring, when weather conditions are more favourable. Placements typically range from 7 days to 2–3 weeks, depending on the tasks and your availability.

Tasks can include: