Volunteer divers carrying out marine conservation work on the Great Barrier Reef

Volunteer programs in Australia

Every placement below is vetted for animal welfare, community benefit and transparent fees before we list it.

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Native Australian wildlife in care at a small home-based shelter

Animal Welfare & Conservation

Endangered Species Conservation

Deepwater / Agnes Water region, Queensland, Australia

Support a small home-based wildlife shelter caring for threatened native Australian species. Expressions of interest only, join the waitlist.

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No riding, no bathing, no breeding for interaction.

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