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Deepwater / Agnes Water region, Queensland, Australia
Endangered Species Conservation
Support a small home-based wildlife shelter caring for threatened native Australian species. Expressions of interest only, join the waitlist.
- Dates
- Via calendar
See yourself there
Real moments from the project, the surroundings and where you’ll stay.
Why it matters
A small, home-based wildlife shelter and conservation facility supporting threatened native Australian species, with a focus on wildlife care, rehabilitation, population-rejuvenation breeding, education and research.
This project is currently accepting expressions of interest only; submitting an EOI does not guarantee a placement.
What you’ll do
- Feeding and bottle feeding native wildlife
- Food preparation, cleaning and washing
- Enclosure maintenance and general shelter routines
- Morning and afternoon care shifts
- Registered Australian charity
- No-touch welfare policy
- Vetted project partners
Practical detail
What’s included
- Pre-departure support and project information pack
- On-the-job training
- Lunch is included on scheduled workdays.
- 24-hour support
- Certificate on request
What’s not included
- Breakfasts, dinners, snacks and drinks are not included.
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Visas
- Vaccinations
- Travel insurance
- Snacks and spending money
- Local transport
- In-country tours
Join the waitlist
This placement is not open for booking yet. Join the waitlist and we will contact you as soon as dates are released.
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