Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers is a family-owned and operated, not-for-profit organisation. We have no shareholders, no investors, and no profit-sharing arrangements. All revenue is reinvested into the organisation to support our programs, partners, and mission. This means your money goes where it’s needed most—directly to the ethical, conservation-based work we do.
We are governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who bring diverse experience across not-for-profit governance, conservation, finance, education, and risk management.
Day-to-day operations are overseen by co-founders Cassie Smith and Tracy Leske, who are actively involved in the administration and management of the organisation. Their hands-on approach ensures every aspect of the business – from volunteer support to partner relationships – reflects our mission and values.
Our governance practices include:
We follow ACNC and ATO requirements and welcome accountability.
We prioritise financial transparency to maintain the trust of our volunteers, partners, and supporters.
Key practices include:
As a registered charity, we comply with all financial reporting obligations and are committed to responsible stewardship of every dollar received.
Our governance model is designed to protect our mission – not profit from it. In an industry where for-profit voluntourism companies are driven by revenue, they often prioritise volume over value and must answer to shareholders and investors, not the animals, ecosystems, or communities they claim to support.
As a not-for-profit charity, Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers answers only to our mission and the people who believe in it. This means we can:
This structure ensures every decision we make is grounded in purpose – not profit.
