Volunteer in Australia

Australia is a natural wonderland with its spectacular landscapes, unique animal life, breathtaking coastlines, and rugged outback. It makes sense that environmental and ecological issues are a top concern to many Australians. Our volunteer programs allow you to experience the Australia that Sydney tourists rarely get to see, and allow you to do your part in preserving the bewitching land Down Under.

Program Details

We work with Australia’s largest conservation volunteer organization, which completes more than 2,000 conservation projects throughout Australia each year. As an InterExchange volunteer, you’ll be involved in one or more of projects related to:

Restoring wetlands and coastal areas
Protecting natural habitats
Building walking bridges over protected land
Planting trees to restore bio-diversity
Helping endangered species
Protecting native plants

We place volunteers in both urban and rural areas all over Australia. You'll spend one to two weeks on a given project, working with a team of 6 -10 volunteers. Then, you’ll usually have the opportunity to work on a different project. Specific projects are assigned on an as-needed basis. On-site training is available at each project site.

Project hours are generally 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you'll usually have one or two days free per week to relax and sightsee.

As a Volunteer in Australia, you’ll receive:

Pre-departure assistance
All meals and accommodation
Local program-related transportation
Training and assistance from highly trained Team Leaders
A membership in Conservation Volunteers Australia
A wildlife guidebook
Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
Support from Working Abroad and Conservation Volunteers Australia

Program Length

2, 4, or 6 weeks

Program Start Dates

Year-round; arrive every Thursday

Program Fee

$895 for 2 weeks
$1095 for 4 weeks
$1,395 for 6 weeks

Accommodation Type

Various, depending on project site and type. Accommodations are typically shared and may include: caravans, hostels, shearers’ quarters, bunkhouses, and camping tents. You should bring a sleeping mat as well as a sleeping bag.