Conservation Volunteer Project

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne
• Adelaide: 
Adelaide
• Perth: 
Perth
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane
• New South Wales: 
Canberra,  Newcastle,  Byron Bay,  Wagga Wagga,  Bathurst
• Queensland: 
Townsville,  Cairns,  Queensland,  Gladstone,  Mackay
• Northern Territory: 
Alice Springs,  Darwin
• Victoria: 
Geelong,  Bendigo
• Tasmania: 
Hobart,  Launceston,  Tasmania

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks

Description: 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.

Highlights: As a conservation volunteer, you will contribute to the success of current conservation projects. Volunteers will perform various duties, depending upon the location and needs of our partner organizations. Activities are varied and may include the following:

Tree planting
Seed collection
Endangered species protection
Weed control
Fencing
Walking trail construction
Flora and fauna surveys
Heritage restoration
Environmental monitoring
Any other work related to the ongoing conservation project

Our unique Conservation Experience in Australia is a 4- or 6-week program. Upon request, you may stay longer than 6 weeks. Global Crossroad's enriching Conservation Experience begins each Friday in a variety of colourful locations:

Canberra
New South Wales (Sydney, Newcastle, Bathurst, Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga)
Northern Territory (Darwin, Alice Springs)
Queensland (Brisbane, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville)
South Australia (Adelaide), Tasmania (Hobart, Launceston)
Victoria (Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong)
Western Australia (Perth, Bunbury)

Northwest Australia, starting point advised at time of booking (some programs are seasonal)

Qualifications: Volunteers must be physically fit to join this project

Comprehensive insurance coverage: Global Crossroad offers the most comprehensive insurance coverage. This insurance will cover travel health insurance, medical evaluation, travel accident insurance, travel assistance, travel language, and third party liability coverage. Our insurance is one of the best insurance plans available in market for those interested in volunteering. Please click here for details of insurance coverage

Thoroughly researched and personalized projects: Global Crossroad offers the best projects that focus on matching the interests, skills, and experiences of volunteers with their volunteer work. Our local in-country coordinator explores the best local organizations and handpicks the perfect program for each volunteer. Volunteers will get detailed information of their project, including living arrangements and food, before departure.

Airport receive: Upon the receipt of the flight information, our country coordinator or other project staff will meet volunteers in the airport. The address and telephone number of the local contact hotel will be given before departure just in case volunteers miss our representative in the airport. Please make sure to send your flight information to both the USA office and the local coordinator's office.

In-country transportation: Global Crossroad manages one-way transportation to project. Volunteers will be responsible for their personal and return travel.

Support of Country coordinator: From the very beginning to the end of the project, Global Crossroad's country coordinator will help volunteers by supporting them and regularly visiting them.

Pre-departure information: Global Crossroad's comprehensive pre-departure booklet offers detailed information on issues that will concern volunteers, such as health, safety, and cultural shocks.

Other Services: Global Crossroad's staff, in USA and abroad, are always willing to support volunteers by answering all of the volunteers' questions and providing the best advice on fundraising and other issues, like health, culture, excursions, travel, safety, and special events.

Emergency support: Global Crossroad will provide you with 2-3 mobile telephone numbers of the USA staffs and local staffs for emergency support (these numbers are available for use at all times-24/7). Volunteers will also get contact details to pass along to your family before departure.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure, and cultural immersion opportunities to interested international volunteers in marvelous countries such as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Ghana, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya. Our unique programs are creative and exciting, as they engage volunteers in breathtaking journeys. Here, a volunteer can become involved in service projects while they explore remote villages. A volunteer can also learn a wonderful new heritage as the Global Crossroad provides language training courses and cultural tours.

Year Founded: 2002