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Environmental Volunteer Opportunities

IFFA takes no responsibility for the conditions or suitability of volunteer opportunities listed here or for the accuracy of information provided to it. It is recommended that volunteers make sure that the position is suitable for their needs.

If you would like to list a volunteer opportunity here, send the details to student@iffa.org.au

Bird surveys

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 21:53 by tonyf

Assist the leader to record bird sightings along a walk, learn some new birds along the way.

Time: 
4 times throughout year, Sunday morning (8:45-10:30am)
Requirements: 
Interest in birds.
Location: 
Various locations along the Merri Creek and one on Edgars Creek.
Contact: 

Friends of Merri Creek Merri Birdwatch organiser: Ann McGregor Email: mcgregor@sub.net.au Phone: 93863102

Bushcare - managing local nature reserves

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 21:29 by tonyf

Remove environmental weeds by pulling, lopping or cutting using bow saws & spray cut stumps around Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.

Time: 
Monday mornings 9.30am to 11.00am except not Monday after the second Friday of the month. Check www.angair.org.au
Requirements: 
Willing to do some voluntary work
Location: 
Meet at 9.30am ANGAIR office McMillan St Anglesea. Work sites in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.
Contact: 

ANGAIR Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve: Eathorne 5263 2170

Bushcare along cliff tops at Aireys Inlet

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 21:31 by tonyf

Remove environmental weeds by pulling, lopping or cutting using bow saws & spray cut stumps

Time: 
First Saturday of month at 9.30am to 11.00am followed by morning tea.
Requirements: 
willing to do some voluntary work
Location: 
Meet at junction of Beach Road and Eaglerock Pde Aireys Inlet at 9.30am
Contact: 

ANGAIR Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve Dennis 5289 7152

Bushcare managing and protecting coastal reserve at Anglesea

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 21:32 by tonyf

Remove environmental weeds by pulling, lopping or cutting using bow saws & spray cut stumps.

Time: 
Second Saturday of month at 10am to 12 noon
Requirements: 
willing to do some voluntary work
Location: 
Meet at 10am at the Motor Yacht Club Point Roadknight
Contact: 

ANGAIR Friends of Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve Neil 5263 3327

Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)

Posted Thu, 27/10/2011 - 08:40 by karl

CVA offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout Australia. These include bushland management activities such as planting and weeding.

Time: 
Varies - see the website - http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/
Requirements: 
Enthusiasm.
Location: 
Varies - see the website - http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/
Contact: 

info@conservationvolunteers.com.au 1800 032 501

General duties in indigenous plant nursery.

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 22:05 by tonyf

Collecting seed, propagation, weeding, field work (weeding & planting to revegetate), helping out with nursery customers (not a requirement for volunteers).

Time: 
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 9am-12pm. Some previous students started at 8am and you can work to 12.30pm.
Requirements: 
Willingness to join in all Nursery activities and a concern and interest in our environment.
Location: 
41 Wimmera St. Box Hill North 3129
Contact: 

Greenlink Nursery Michele Burton, Nursery Manager 0479121653

General nursery volunteer

Posted Tue, 25/10/2011 - 23:39 by tonyf

Nursery propagation work including cuttings seed collection and stock maintenance.

Time: 
On Tuesday and Friday 10am to 4pm each week
Requirements: 
Interest in native plants.
Location: 
St Kilda Indigenous Nursery Cooperative, 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne
Contact: 

St Kilda Indigenous Nursery Cooperative Phone: 96452477 Email: info@skinc.com.au

General site maintenance (Westgate park)

Posted Wed, 26/10/2011 - 21:24 by tonyf

Mulching, planting, propagating etc. at Westgate Park with other volunteers and the Friends Group.

Time: 
Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30-4pm
Requirements: 
Enthusiastic
Location: 
Westgate Park, Todd Rd, Port Melbourne call Naomi or Tony for details.
Contact: 

Friends of Westgate Park Naomi: 0415941629 Tony Flude: 0400770254

La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted Thu, 27/10/2011 - 08:55 by karl

The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the longest running revegetation and restoration projects in Victoria, and now runs a range of environmental education and management programs. The Sanctuary offers a range of volunteer opportunities, including assisting with plant propagation in the nursery and bushland management in the reserves.

Time: 
Varies
Requirements: 
Enthusiasm. More experienced volunteers may be able to undertake more advanced volunteer positions.
Location: 
The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus of La Trobe University opposite Car Park 8. Melways reference 19 H5.
Contact: 

wildlife@latrobe.edu.au

Nursery and bushland management

Posted Thu, 27/10/2011 - 08:31 by karl

Help to propagate plants for restoration of Yarra Valley Parklands. Occasionally help with weeding and other management in the park.

Time: 
Every Wednesday, from 9-12.
Requirements: 
Enthusiasm.
Location: 
Westerfolds Park, Templestowe. Located at the nursery next to the Parks Victoria office.
Contact: 

Parks Victoria, 13 1963