Volunteer Programs
Wildlife Volunteer Program
Wildlife volunteers at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary play an important role in assisting keepers to efficiently complete daily tasks.Â
How to apply
Applicants should have a genuine passion for Australian native fauna and be someone who understands that being a wildlife volunteer can sometimes be challenging and hard work, but can also be a lot of fun and extremely rewarding.
To become a Wildlife Volunteer, you must:
- be 18 years or over
- have a high level of physical fitness, be on your feet for long periods of time and be able to perform tasks that involve a lot of bending, lifting and twisting
- be able to work well independently and with others
- be responsible and reliable
- be friendly and outgoing
- be happy to work outdoors in any kind of weather including heat, high humidity and rain
- be comfortable being exposed to dust, various types of vegetation, insects and animals
- have a very good level of English comprehension (written and verbal)
- have very good listening skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- have regular access to email
Student Placement Program
The Student Placement Program at Lone Pine gives an insight into the daily life of a wildlife keeper.
How to apply
Applicants should have a genuine passion for Australian native fauna and be someone who understands that as a student, the tasks can sometimes be challenging and hard work, but can also be a lot of fun and extremely rewarding.Â
To be eligible for the Student Placement Program, you must:
- be 18 years or over
- be enrolled in tertiary studies within the wildlife field (proof of enrolment required)
- have a high level of physical fitness, be on your feet for long periods of time and be able to perform tasks that involve a lot of bending, lifting and twisting
- be able to work well independently and with others
- be responsible and reliable
- be friendly and outgoing
- be happy to work outdoors in any kind of weather including heat, high humidity and rain
- be comfortable being exposed to dust, various types of vegetation, insects and animals
- have a very good level of English comprehension (written and oral)
- have very good listening skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- have regular access to email