Volunteer Positions Vacant
You may already know the benefits of volunteering, to the community, our wildlife and to you. The rescue and care of wildlife in South Australia is not government funded and we rely on fundraising and the generosity of people like you, willing to share some of their time. We hope you considering volunteering with us!
**SOWFI is a recognised provider of volunteer work for eligible Centrelink recipients **
Check your eligibility requirements here.
Learn more about the benefits of volunteering here.
How To Apply:
1. Complete the registration form found on button under the position section
2. Email to membership@save-our-wildlife.org.au with a cover letter and/or CV
The membership team will be in contact. Please be patient. We are 100% volunteer.
**SOWFI is a recognised provider of volunteer work for eligible Centrelink recipients **
Check your eligibility requirements here.
Learn more about the benefits of volunteering here.
How To Apply:
1. Complete the registration form found on button under the position section
2. Email to membership@save-our-wildlife.org.au with a cover letter and/or CV
The membership team will be in contact. Please be patient. We are 100% volunteer.
Box Installation Team
This is a real outdoors action team that installs the boxes our animals are released in for our wildlife carers. To follow best practice safety guidelines you will use ladders, harnesses and safety gear when climbing trees, while ensuring we place the least stress on the animals in their final stage of rehabilitation - the release! Training and equipment are provided.
This is a real outdoors action team that installs the boxes our animals are released in for our wildlife carers. To follow best practice safety guidelines you will use ladders, harnesses and safety gear when climbing trees, while ensuring we place the least stress on the animals in their final stage of rehabilitation - the release! Training and equipment are provided.
Wildlife Rescuer
Many calls that come into our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue line require someone that is confident and trained to contain and transport the bird or animal to a vet or carer. At other times we need people to collect animals from vets and transport to our wildlife carers who are often busy with feeds and cleaning enclosures. This is a great role for someone that likes driving and helping others and is capable of problem solving when a rescue becomes tricky.
You will be supported by a Team Leader and provided with extensive online and practical training at our Wildlife Rescue 101. This position requires training before you can volunteer and the purchase of some equipment. Please go to our training page to see when the next course is available.
Wildlife Carer
Caring for native wildlife is a privilege and a rewarding experience. It also requires commitment, emotional strength and a support network. SOWFI provides extensive and ongoing training in triage and care, and you will have the support of your team and Team Leader. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release when we can or relieve suffering when it is necessary. This position requires training before you can volunteer and the purchase of some equipment. Please go to our training page to see when the next course is available.
Many calls that come into our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue line require someone that is confident and trained to contain and transport the bird or animal to a vet or carer. At other times we need people to collect animals from vets and transport to our wildlife carers who are often busy with feeds and cleaning enclosures. This is a great role for someone that likes driving and helping others and is capable of problem solving when a rescue becomes tricky.
You will be supported by a Team Leader and provided with extensive online and practical training at our Wildlife Rescue 101. This position requires training before you can volunteer and the purchase of some equipment. Please go to our training page to see when the next course is available.
Wildlife Carer
Caring for native wildlife is a privilege and a rewarding experience. It also requires commitment, emotional strength and a support network. SOWFI provides extensive and ongoing training in triage and care, and you will have the support of your team and Team Leader. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release when we can or relieve suffering when it is necessary. This position requires training before you can volunteer and the purchase of some equipment. Please go to our training page to see when the next course is available.
Wildlife Rescue Phone Coordinator
Do you love wildlife, would like to help, but cannot care for animals at home?
Are you a good communicator and have good problem-solving skills?
Are you available to answer wildlife rescue calls from home on set shifts?
This SOWFI Wildlife Rescue phone team takes calls from members of public who are concerned about a native bird or animal and helps find the quickest and best solution. A satisfying role for people who love wildlife, love to help and are good at problem solving.
Ideally a minimum commitment of 9 hours per week.
Eligible Centrelink volunteers can find 15 hours a week in this role.
Do you love wildlife, would like to help, but cannot care for animals at home?
Are you a good communicator and have good problem-solving skills?
Are you available to answer wildlife rescue calls from home on set shifts?
This SOWFI Wildlife Rescue phone team takes calls from members of public who are concerned about a native bird or animal and helps find the quickest and best solution. A satisfying role for people who love wildlife, love to help and are good at problem solving.
Ideally a minimum commitment of 9 hours per week.
Eligible Centrelink volunteers can find 15 hours a week in this role.
Board Administration Assistant
An important administrative role to support our board members. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with good time management, experienced in administrative roles and keen to support the leadership team of SOWFI and our wildlife.
This role could be 10-15 hours a week. We are Centrelink approved.
Key activities:
An important administrative role to support our board members. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with good time management, experienced in administrative roles and keen to support the leadership team of SOWFI and our wildlife.
This role could be 10-15 hours a week. We are Centrelink approved.
Key activities:
- draft Board agendas
- issue reminders to Board members of upcoming meetings and maintain calendar invites
- collate meeting papers and make them available to Board members prior to each meeting
- attend Board meetings and accurately record the minutes and actions for each meeting
- simple book-keeping entries in Quickbooks
- maintain the Board’s action log
- manage IT queries from Board members
- complete other administrative tasks as directed by the Secretary or the Board
- provide assistance to sub-committees as directed by the Secretary or the Board
