Found 28 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Fancy yourself a bit of a green thumb, or enjoy planting trees? Come along and help us to plant native species in Reserves and Parks within Rockingham! We will be planting native vegetation to create Urban Shade Forests, to help cool our cities, create habitat for native animals and connect the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about our environment, while spending the day with like-minded people, working together to create Urban Shade Forests!

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for people to assist older persons and people with a disability in maintaining our lovely centre garden. This includes potting and watering plants and chatting about their upkeep. No special skills are needed, just patience and an interest in gardening.

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s Green Team at our prestigious Maitland property!

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s Green Team at our prestigious Armidale property!

Join us for our first planting day of 2024! We look forward to seeing you there.

Wetlands are a powerful ally in tackling climate change by capturing blue carbon, protecting our coasts from wild weather events, and cleaning our water. They’re also vital to tackling the decline in biodiversity as well. Unfortunately, only 5% of Australia’s Wetlands remain – it’s time to invest in nature-based solutions to these challenges.

Carrying out general gardening activities according to the agreed maintenance plan identifying monthly, half yearly and annual tasks.

Leigh Place is seeking a volunteer bus driver with an HR licence for 2/3 monthly outings, mainly on Thursday or Friday. Volunteers make an incredible contribution to residents' health and well-being, avoiding social isolation, anxiety and depression.

Volunteering at Leigh Place is very dynamic and based on volunteers skills and objectives. Over the years, volunteers shared fantastic skills and ideas! Below are some activities available: • Assist lifestyle team to deliver activities • Escort residents to outings • Gardening • Entertainment • Company, conversation and socialisation • Digital devices support Volunteers make an incredible contribution to residents' health and wellbeing, avoiding social isolation, anxiety and depression.

Are you someone who enjoys being outdoors and has knowledge of basic gardening and an interest in planting out raised garden beds? Do you enjoy social conversation and would like to support others to enjoy gardening activities on a weekly basis? Would you like to support older people to plant, water, weed, chat and notice the changes in the garden? We have raised garden beds and all equipment ready for you to enjoy.

Come and join our volunteer bush care team at Laratinga Wetlands Mount Barker. Fresh air, being active and socialising with like-minded environmentally conscious people while having fun.

Our Tourism volunteers focus on building a positive experience for our guests and visitors. They are advocates and ambassadors for the Nature Foundation and love the opportunity to be in nature and share positive stories. Reserve Hosts stay onsite on reserves for 1 – 2 weeks to support visitors and guests and act as a friendly, informative, and helpful face of Nature Foundation on our Reserves.

Our Tourism volunteers focus on building a positive experience for our guests & visitors. They are advocates & ambassadors for the Nature Foundation & love the opportunity to be in nature & share positive stories. Reserve Hosts stay onsite on reserves for 1 – 2 weeks to support visitors & guests & act as a friendly, informative, & helpful face of Nature Foundation on our Reserves. Ideal for travelers who want a unique experience staying in a remote reserve while contributing to a conservation.

Friends of Hindmarsh River Estuary are a friendly group who undertakes a range of activities to enhance the biodiversity of the Hindmarsh River Estuary. Would you like to do something meaningful for the environment? Have an hour or two you can assist our friendly group

Formed in 2016, our volunteers get to experience a beautiful ever-changing view and lovely breezes while they contribute their time in the garden beds. Meeting on Tuesdays the Sandpipers work along the Esplanade, Pioneer Cemetery and other high-profile green spaces in the CBD to support Council in keeping our gardens looking spick and span. The Sandpipers group volunteers on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon.

Do you want to do something that is hands on? Assist the Friends of Bennett Brook in bush regeneration activities to help restore Bennett Brook. The Friends of Bennett Brook are working to restore Bennett Brook as a healthy ecosystem for fauna, linking Whiteman Park to the Swan River. Let's join hands in doing some dryland/wetland planting, weeding and rubbish collection.

Join our team and get involved in a variety of practical conservation activities all around the Perth metro area.

Friends of Point Peron is a small group of caring local volunteers who are helping Parks and Wildlife staff look after Cape Peron following the dumping of the Mangles Bay Marina on planning, not environmental, grounds. We grow seedlings from local native seed, plant them and tend them and deal with weeds. We'd love to have your help as often as you are free.

Board members provide governance oversight of the Leschenault Community Nursery (LCN) Inc.

A local community garden where everyone is welcome to learn how to grow your own produce, make friends and be part of the local community.