Volunteering for the environment
People of all ages all across NSW kindly donate their time and gain great satisfaction through sharing volunteer experiences. Volunteers make an enormous contribution to preserving our environment and are rewarded by meeting like-minded people and spending time in a cherished environment.
Volunteering is a great way to show your passion for nature and make a positive difference. Become a volunteer with one of the various programs run by the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and help preserve NSW's beautiful environment and spectacular heritage. Maybe you’d like to volunteer in a national park or botanic garden? Or contribute to biodiversity studies? A range of programs and opportunities are available so please explore the links below to find out more.
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NSW National Parks Campground Host Program - a perfect opportunity to experience camping in our national parks while providing a valuable service to the public. The program runs throughout the summer and Easter holidays in selected campgrounds throughout NSW. Applications open every September and January.
Chase Alive Volunteer Program - do you have a passion for the bush? Are you keen to learn more about the local environment you live in? Chase Alive is a group of active, dedicated volunteers who care about our parks and are dedicated to sharing the wonders of nature with the community. The group runs a series of
Discovery walks, talks and tours throughout the Sydney North region.
Applications are now open for new volunteers to join the team. Applications close on Sunday 26th February.
Blue Mountains National Park Track Host program - Calling for volunteers to be part of the new Track Host Program in Blue Mountains National Park. Track Hosts are needed to volunteer at designated trail heads over the Easter 2012 long weekend.
Volunteer for NSW national parks - volunteer programs run throughout the state, ranging from bush regeneration to tour guiding. Take a look at current opportunities or register your details and we’ll contact you to discuss suitable projects!
Corporate volunteering and teambuilding programs – now available in the Sydney metropolitan area in two locations; Sydney Harbour National Park and Lane Cove National Park, Corporate volunteering is a great way for staff to give back to the community and gives businesses the opportunity to play a significant role in conserving Australia's environment and heritage.
Volunteer for the
Botanic Gardens Trust Join the many volunteers working at the Royal Botanic Gardens and at Mount Annan and Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens. Become a volunteer guide, work in the herbarium or nursery, or become one of the
Friends of The Gardens.
Living thing: NSW Government volunteer initiatives This site contains information and tools to assist people to take action, and to feel good about doing it. By volunteering 'green' you can get involved in activities as varied as the environment itself.
OEH also works with other environmental organisations to deliver volunteering programs throughout the state. Take a look at the links below for information.
Conservation Volunteers Australia CVA welcomes hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around Australia and across the world and supports participation in a diversity of important projects to protect and enhance our environment.
Landcare Australia
Landcare Australia is the peak body representing community-based environmental protection in Australia. With over 6000 Landcare and Coastcare groups nationwide there is likely to be a group near you.
Ocean Conservancy – find out how you can contribute to one of world’s biggest marine conservancy initiatives; the annual coastal clean up. Start your own or join one of a number of local clean up activities in Australia’s coastal regions.
The agency's volunteer policy and procedures document (09797DECCWVolPolProc, 117kb) provides information for volunteers.
Page last updated: 05 April 2012
