Australia has some of the world’s most unique wildlife, with many species found only in Australia. This makes wildlife conservation in Australia incredible important. Sadly, however, Australia is facing an extinction crisis, and has the worst mammal extinction record in the world, with 30 native mammal species becoming extinct since European settlement almost 130 years ago. Even still today, there are more than 1,700 species of animals and plants listed by the Australian Government at risk of extinction. The leading threat to native wildlife is humans, with most losses due to introduced species and destruction of habitat. It is for this reason that animal sanctuaries are of crucial importance, to provide a safe habitat for wildlife as well as a place for wildlife conservation, education, rehabilitation and release.
Your role as a volunteer
In this program you will have an opportunity to undo some of this damage and make a real contribution to the conservation of Australia’s native wildlife by supporting a local wildlife sanctuary that provides a refuge for Australia’s threatened species. Set amongst 150 acres of natural parkland and lagoons, attracting over 100 species of wild birds, this spacious sanctuary provides a safe habitat for native wildlife, as well as a permanent home for sick, injured, orphaned or unwanted animals that cannot be released into the wild. The sanctuary has important conservation initiatives, including breeding programs for the Eastern Quoll and the endangered Tasmanian Devil, which faces extinction due to a deadly facial tumor disease.
- Animal care
- Education
- Maintenance
The project aims
The project is a local organization that works with the conservation Tasmanian wildlife, cares for the ill, wounded and orphaned animals and to provide a safe and sustainable habitat for them, as well as educate and inform the society about the importance of a healthy wildlife.
Local Partners
Volunteer Travels cooperates with an local partner at this project. Our partner has several years’ worth of experience in receiving volunteers to Australia from many different countries. Thanks to our cooperation Volunteer Travels can offer you as a volunteer a well-organised and safe experience. An experience that will be meaningful not only for you but for the local people as well.
How do I book a trip?
You can book your trip with Volunteer Travels by calling us on (+46) 08-23 93 00 or by booking through our website www.volunteertravels.com by clicking on “Book a trip”. You can also email us on [email protected]. When you have registered yourself we will send you an invoice with a registration fee of £200.00. The registration fee is later incorporated into the trip price and the amount is then deducted from your final invoice. When you have paid the registration fee you are formally registered. You will then receive preparatory information from us in good time to plan your trip.
Your everyday
Introduction
Transfers from Sydney to Tasmania will be provided on Sunday afternoons. After arrival to the projectsite you wil receive a introduction to your volunteering experience.
Scedule for the weeks will be similar to this:
Monday – Friday
8.00 am – Breakfast, Australian breakfast selection
8.30 am – Travel to program from accomodation base
9.00 am – Participate in volunteering program
12.00 pm – Rest & Light Lunch
1.00 pm – Continue with the Program
3.00 pm – Finish the program for the day
3.30 pm – Prepare and Leave for accomodation base
4.30 pm – Arrive at Green Lion Base for a well-deserved rest
6.00 pm – Dinner, which will be local Australian Cuisine
7.00 pm – Free time
Saturday – Sunday
Volunteer Free Days – Time for you to explore.
Accommodation and food
Accommodation will be on a shared basis at the Green Lion Centre with between 6-10 per room and could be also be at a Backpacker hostel or Home stay accommodation where available.
Food will include 3 light meals a day on weekdays. Participants will not be provided food on weekends and will have to pay for any extra food or drinks purchased apart from what is provided within the program.
Leisure
Saturdays and Sundays are off and you will be able to explore the nearby areas. You can also go on longer trips.
About Australia
Australia is a very big country, larger than Europe and nearly as large as the United States. Arriving in Sydney followed by a programme in Australian nationalpark is the perfect way of starting your Australia adventure. If you have more time make sure to travel the East Coast in order to experience rainforests, Frasier Island, The Great Barrier Reef and little sleepy villages where surfers are enjoing life. Combine this with metropolitan cities like Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Also there is interesting ancient history to learn more from in Uluru, Ayers Rock and the home of crocodiles in the Northern terrotories to explore. Don’t miss out experiencing Australia!
Practical information
Flight
Flight tickets are not included in the price. You should book your ticket so that you arrive in Hobart on Sunday, the day before the start of the project. between 8am to 8 pm. Your last working day will be a Friday, after the amount of weeks that you choose to volunteer. If you are planning to go home right after the end of the project, you should book your return ticket on the next day that is Saturday or alternatively Sunday. Make a point of checking that the arrival and the departure dates are correct according to your time at the project.
Visa
It is your responsibility to apply for a visa. Please contact us at Volunteer Travels for further information.
Insurance
It is your responsibility to make sure that your insurance covers illness, injury and theft whilst you are volunteering. Most travel agency’s sell a travel insurance that is valid for volunteer work, so be sure to enquire about it when booking your flight tickets. Volunteer Travels does however, supply liability insurance and is included in the price. Liability insurance applies to instances when compensation for damages is demanded of you, as a private person, for unintentionally hurting someone or for unintentionally damaging someone else’s property.