Description

From boardwalk construction on the Great Ocean Road with its fabulous views, to penguin surveys on the northwest coast of Tasmania, the conservation experience is a fun way to travel to beautiful locations and make new friends while helping to conserve the unique and beautiful Australian environment. You'll work alongside Aussies and other international volunteers, and enjoy a variety of projects and locations during your experience.

Volunteer in Australia Program Details

Our partner organization in Australia is Australia's largest conservation organization and completes more than 2,000 conservation projects throughout Australia each year.

Australia volunteer projects include:
* Removing invasive weeds that are destroying natural habitats
* Minimizing visitor impact by building walking bridges
* Restoring wetlands and coastal areas
* Planting trees to restore bio-diversity and control erosion and salinity
* Helping endangered species by collecting information through surveys
* Helping protect native plant by collecting seeds for future plants

Highlights

Volunteers spend 1-2 weeks at each project site, then have the option of changing to a different project in the same area. Projects are located in both urban and rural areas. Be prepared for varying climates and pack accordingly. Project hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers usually have 1 or 2 days free per week to relax and sightsee.

You will be placed in a team of 10 volunteers. A Project Team Leader manages each team, providing all required training on-site. You will be shown how to use all tools and equipment safely before you start each project.

Qualifications

* Be 18-70 years of age
* Be in good health
* Have a positive attitude and be willing to live/work as part of a team
* Enjoy outdoor activities

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Processing of your application and pre-departure assistance
* All meals and accommodation.
* All local program-related transportation
* Training and assistance from highly trained Team Leaders
* Conservation Volunteers Australia membership and T-shirt or wildlife guidebook
* Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
* Support from Working Abroad and Conservation Volunteers Australia

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 8-10

Scholarships are Available

Financial assistance is now available through the InterExchange Foundation Grant Program. Established in 2006, the Foundation aims to encourage young Americans to pursue work and life experiential programs abroad. If you have applied for, and been accepted to, an InterExchange Working Abroad program (Language Schools excluded), you may be eligible to receive a Working Abroad Grant. Details will be sent to participants upon acceptance to their programs.

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

InterExchange's Mission Statement

InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.