Bring Back the Eastern Barred Bandicoot (next event Wed 15 May)

About this opportunity

The Eastern Barred Bandicoot Program is a partnership with Parks Victoria to successfully reinstate a population to Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale. 235 ha of Red-gum Grassy Woodlands, known as the 'Back Paddock', has been fenced as a Nature Reserve and identified as suitable habitat for the Eastern Barred Bandicoot.

Vital tasks YOU can help with: · Monitoring and maintaining the perimeter fence to keep bandicoots safe from foxes. · Controlling weeds to improve bandicoot habitat. · Planting native grasses which the bandicoots call home.

Your valuable assistance will mean that one day bandicoots will be released back into their natural habitat and help to secure them a Wild Future!

No experience is necessary for this event - bring yourself (or a friend!) and a can-do attitude! Our friendly Project Officer is there to answer your questions and guide you along the way.

This project is made possible with support from Parks Victoria.

Upcoming events:

• Wed 15 May (Monitoring/ weed control) 9:00am - 1.00pm.
• Wed 12 June (Monitoring/ weed control) 9:00am - 1.00pm.

Please note event registration will be open until commencement.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Registrations on our website are essential. We will send you a link with more information on how to register once you submit a SEEK volunteer application.
• You are required to make your own way to and from the worksite.
• No previous experience is required. We will provide you with all the know-how on site.
• We can provide you with a certificate of appreciation for coming along and helping out (this looks great on a resume!)

Additional requirements

Please wear sturdy shoes/boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts. Hats, sunscreen, and water are a must. Also bring any personal medical equipment necessary e.g. ventolin, epipen, etc.

Time Required

9am until 1pm.

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• Skilled Volunteers
• Travelling Volunteers
• Work Experience

Type of work

• Education & Training
• Garden Maintenance
• Tour Guides, Information & Heritage

Training

No prior experience necessary! Team Leaders will provide volunteers with safety inductions and training.