Volunteer in Australia

Environmental Volunteer Projects in Australia Experience Australia from the inside while gaining the satisfaction of helping to preserve its beautiful and unique natural environment. By living and working side with local residents and other international volunteers on a service project you will be more than just a tourist passing through, you will become a member of the community. Depending on the time of year you may help with tree planting, erosion control, trail maintenance, habitia restoration or endangered wildlife/ plant surveys.Volunteers can move among different projects to experience multiple areas of the country. Greenheart Travel is a division of CCI, a non profit founded in 1985 and run by seasoned travel enthusiasts who regularly participate in their own cultural exchanges.
	Dates: Flexible, year round. Cost: Prices start at $785 for a one week program icnluding room and board, insurance, orientation and full support. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.866.684.9675. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)
Organizes short- and long-term voluntary conservation projects in Australia. Overseas volunteers participate in projects of various durations.

Contact: P.O. Box 423, Ballarat, Victoria 3353, Australia; 011-61-3-5333 1483; www.conservationvolunteers.com.au.

Global Crossroad
Experience Australia’s Beauty as a Conservation Volunteer
Australia—the “Land Down Under”—offers visitors a cornucopia of natural wonder unlike any in the world. Global Crossroad’s Conservation volunteer in Australia Program takes volunteers to one of the world’s most spectacular continents, one of endless sparkling beaches, dense tropical rainforests, arid desert lands, and the renowned “outback” with its unique animal species.
Through the collaborative efforts of Global Crossroad and its partner grassroots organizations, volunteers enjoy the natural enchantment of Australia while supporting local efforts to preserve its pristine environment. Our unique Conservation Experience in Australia provides volunteers with the rewarding opportunity to protect, preserve, and restore Australia’s enchanting natural sites in locations that are urban, regional, and remote.

Contact: info@globalcrossroad.com, www.globalcrossroad.com/australia/volunteer_in_australia.php

Involvement Volunteers Association Inc.
Volunteer Projects in Australia
IVI has links with projects around Australia (and worldwide). Placements include animal care, conservation, education, farming, social services, and more.

Contact: P.O. Box 218, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia; 011-61-3-9646 9392; ivworldwide@volunteering.org.au, www.volunteering.org.au.

Volunteers for Peace
VFP offers over 3000 projects in more than 100 countries every year, including Australia! Project cost starts at $500, which includes food and accommodation. Types of project include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art & culture and more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 30,000 volunteers worldwide and organized more than 850 volunteer projects in North America. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!

Contact: www.vfp.org

WWOOF—Australia (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
Distributes the Australian WWOOF Book, with the addresses of about 2,000 member farms in Australia looking for short- or long-term voluntary help. Membership costs AU$60 (which includes accident insurance) if book is bought outside Australia and includes a list of farms and volunteer work opportunities.

Contact: 2166 Gelantipy Rd., W Tree, Via Buchan, Victoria 3885, Australia; 03-5155-0218, wwoof@wwoof.com.au, www.wwoof.com.au.