Australian Forest Wildlife

Yackandandah, Australia

Every year, hundreds of thousands of native animals are injured, orphaned or become sick, often because of interaction with people or pets.

This wildlife shelter in country Australia is one of the largest unsupported privately owned wildlife shelters in Australia and for more than 30 years, it has rescued and rehabilitated sick, injured and orphaned native Australian wildlife and loved them back to health to be returned to the natural environment.

Since it receives no recurrent funding from governments, the shelter relies on the contribution of volunteers and donations from the public to keep it running.

Volunteers play a key role in wildlife rescue and care. Not only will you be learning new skills and helping animals in need, you will make new friends from around the world and will create an enriching experience for yourself.

While the number of native animals needing help is increasing, volunteer numbers are not keeping up. Your contribution is enormous as the feeding schedule of baby animals is a busy one and the shelter needs surrogate mums to provide food for the babies and care for them.

Your daily activities will consist of:
* bottle feeding all young animals every 4 hours
* toileting young animals after feeds
* exercising young animals
* assisting in rescue calls
* assisting in medical treatment
* cleaning animal enclosures
* building / repairing animal enclosures
* browsing for grass and gum leaves in the forest
* picking apples
* keeping the grounds clean and tidy
* keeping the volunteer accommodation clean and tidy

You may also assist in administration, fundraising and other responsibilities as they arise.

Minimum 18 years of age.

Excellent English comprehension skills and the ability to understand precise instructions for the safety of the animals

You must be fit and have the ability and willingness to work in the heat of Summer or the cold of Winter

An international drivers licence is desirable.

You are required to source food for the animals which involves walking in the forest. Country Victoria can become very hot during the day so you must be prepared to work in the heat.

You must also be prepared that all animals do not survive their injuries.

Every Thursday, all year.

Volunteers work 2 shifts a day, morning and early evening with the afternoon to relax.

7 days a week.

Shared cabin for 4 people.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided but all volunteers pitch in to help with preparation, cooking and cleaning.

From AUD $110 a day

Duration Cost (AUD)
2 weeks $1540
3 weeks $2310
4 weeks $3080
5 weeks $3850
6 weeks $4620
Each additional week $770

What’s included:

  • Pre-departure support
  • Project Information Pack
  • Return transfers from the local town to the project
  • On the job training
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • O2E T-shirt
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • 24-hour O2E emergency phone
  • Certificate of Participation, if requested

*Please note some items are not included in the project fees listed above, such as flights, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, snacks, spending money, local transport, in-country tours and return airport transfer (unless mentioned above). Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please ensure you have read the O2E Volunteers Terms and Conditions.

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers Wildlife Volunteering

Sheila P.

United Kingdom

" It was the best experience of my life.
The staff's dedication to the animals is undeniable.
They extremely work hard looking after the animals.
I fell in love with both the kangaroos and the wombats.  "

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