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Local Volunteer
We have a volunteer system which is for local residents only. We have 170 local volunteers, many choosing to volunteer directly with the koalas. However, we always need more volunteers and currently have vacancies for Tour Guides, Donation Box Collectors, Souvenir Shop Volunteers, Koala Care Volunteers and volunteers to work at our Maria River Road Plantation planting koala food trees and caring for recently planted seedlings.
Every volunteer needs to provide evidence that they have had a tetanus vaccination and that they have a current Working With Children check.
Volunteering is open only to members aged 17 to 85. Members 14 to 16 years of age wishing to volunteer must be placed by their educational faculty (school, TAFE, etc.) through our Work Experience program. Members under 14 or over 85 are not eligible to volunteer.
Volunteers must attend various training sessions depending on the skill level they wish to attain and will be subject to an initial three month probationary period.
Our volunteers enable the Koala Hospital to carry out its important work with the koalas at risk. Join with a fantastic group of people by becoming a Volunteer.
KOALA CARE
Volunteers cannot nurse the koalas but are still able to work closely with them in the yards, ICU or during treatment.
ADMINISTRATION
Computer Data Input, Secretarial, Grant Submissions, website information
EDUCATION
Walk & Talk Guides for 3pm Tours, Group Tour Bookings and School Presentations.
HABITAT
Tree Planting, Seed Raising, Leaf Gathering, Habitat Loss submissions to Council.
MAINTENANCE
Repairs and Maintenance to Koala Hospital buildings, yards and fences.
SOUVENIR SHOP
Over the counter sales, reception and visitor information.
TELEPHONE AFTER HOURS
Having the 24 hour advertised rescue telephone number diverted to your home after hours to receive rescue calls you then contact the rostered rescuers to attend.
Supporting Membership is designed for people with a concern for the conservation and care of wild koalas and the conservation and expansion of habitat of wild koalas and who wish to support the work of Koala Conservation Australia Inc.
Local Volunteer involves direct participation at the Koala Hospital including some of the functions and activities concerning the care and welfare of Koalas – this category of membership is open only to adults aged 17 to 85
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