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. To become a Wildlife Rescuer and/or Carer with SOWFI we require that you attend one of our training courses. Your membership registration will be completed on the day.
2. For experienced Carers/Rescuers and other positions, email [email protected] 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. To become a Wildlife Rescuer and/or Carer with SOWFI we require that you attend one of our training courses. Your membership registration will be completed on the day.
2. For experienced Carers/Rescuers and other positions, email [email protected] with a cover letter and/or CV.
The membership team will be in contact. Please be patient. We are 100% volunteer.
School Program Presenter (Wildlife Education & Rescue)
Inspire the next generation to care for wildlife. As a School Program Presenter, you’ll deliver engaging, hands-on education sessions that connect students with Australia’s unique native animals and the challenges they face. This role is perfect for confident communicators who are passionate about wildlife and want to make a real impact—helping young people understand rescue, rehabilitation, and how to live alongside wildlife responsibly. Full training and support are provided, so you can educate, inspire and empower future wildlife champions.
Inspire the next generation to care for wildlife. As a School Program Presenter, you’ll deliver engaging, hands-on education sessions that connect students with Australia’s unique native animals and the challenges they face. This role is perfect for confident communicators who are passionate about wildlife and want to make a real impact—helping young people understand rescue, rehabilitation, and how to live alongside wildlife responsibly. Full training and support are provided, so you can educate, inspire and empower future wildlife champions.
General Manager - Wildlife Operations
Join South Australia’s most active wildlife rescue organisation as our General Manager – Wildlife Operations and help shape the systems and teams that support thousands of animals each year. This flexible, work-from-home volunteer role (approx. 15 hours per week) is perfect for someone who loves people as much as wildlife and thrives on bringing clarity, structure and calm to busy, mission-driven environments.
Join South Australia’s most active wildlife rescue organisation as our General Manager – Wildlife Operations and help shape the systems and teams that support thousands of animals each year. This flexible, work-from-home volunteer role (approx. 15 hours per week) is perfect for someone who loves people as much as wildlife and thrives on bringing clarity, structure and calm to busy, mission-driven environments.
General Manager - Wildlife Corporate Services
Become the backbone of South Australia’s busiest volunteer wildlife rescue network as our General Manager – Wildlife Corporate Services. Lead the people, systems, culture and communications that keep every rescue running smoothly. If you love wildlife, community and bringing order to organised chaos, this flexible 15-hours-per-week role lets you make a statewide impact from home.
Become the backbone of South Australia’s busiest volunteer wildlife rescue network as our General Manager – Wildlife Corporate Services. Lead the people, systems, culture and communications that keep every rescue running smoothly. If you love wildlife, community and bringing order to organised chaos, this flexible 15-hours-per-week role lets you make a statewide impact from home.
Team Leader - Wildlife Ambulance
Are you a strong communicator and organiser with a passion for wildlife rescue? SOWFI (Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc) is looking for a dedicated Ambulance Team Leader to support our wildlife ambulance crews and ensure the smooth, safe, and effective operation of our vital rescue service.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a rewarding, purpose-driven environment.
Are you a strong communicator and organiser with a passion for wildlife rescue? SOWFI (Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc) is looking for a dedicated Ambulance Team Leader to support our wildlife ambulance crews and ensure the smooth, safe, and effective operation of our vital rescue service.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a rewarding, purpose-driven environment.
Wildlife Box Installation Team - flexible hours
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 installing boxes in trees, while ensuring we place the least stress on the animals in their final stage of rehabilitation - the release! All equipment and training provided.
Join us and help provide safe homes for our precious wildlife – one box at a time.
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 installing boxes in trees, while ensuring we place the least stress on the animals in their final stage of rehabilitation - the release! All equipment and training provided.
Join us and help provide safe homes for our precious wildlife – one box at a time.
Work, Health & Safety Advisor
Join SOWFI as a Work, Health & Safety Advisor (part-time) and help create a safe environment for our passionate volunteers who care for Australian wildlife. This part-time role involves developing WHS policies, conducting risk assessments, providing safety training, and fostering a positive safety culture. We’re seeking someone with WHS qualifications, experience in advisory roles (preferably in volunteer-based or animal care sectors), strong communication skills, and a passion for wildlife conservation. A health assessment and police check may be required. Be part of a mission-driven team that values safety, people, and animals—apply today!
Join SOWFI as a Work, Health & Safety Advisor (part-time) and help create a safe environment for our passionate volunteers who care for Australian wildlife. This part-time role involves developing WHS policies, conducting risk assessments, providing safety training, and fostering a positive safety culture. We’re seeking someone with WHS qualifications, experience in advisory roles (preferably in volunteer-based or animal care sectors), strong communication skills, and a passion for wildlife conservation. A health assessment and police check may be required. Be part of a mission-driven team that values safety, people, and animals—apply today!
Wildlife Rescue Phone Operator | Team Member: - minimum 2 shifts/8 hrs a week
Join the supportive Rescue Phone Team and assist our wildlife by giving advice and finding solutions to assist wildlife in need in South Australia. Full training provided and a supportive team to contact for assistance.
Our 4-hour phone shifts cover 24 hours 7 days a week.
In the beginning, you would work in tandem with an experienced operator.
Your shift times would be worked out with you and the Roster Coordinator, taking into consideration your ongoing commitments.
Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience with wildlife but it's not essential.
If you love wildlife and love helping people and animals, you will love this role. You will learn a lot about our common species that come into care and how you can provide assistance to members of the public, or call out one of our Wildlife Rescuers.
Join the supportive Rescue Phone Team and assist our wildlife by giving advice and finding solutions to assist wildlife in need in South Australia. Full training provided and a supportive team to contact for assistance.
Our 4-hour phone shifts cover 24 hours 7 days a week.
In the beginning, you would work in tandem with an experienced operator.
Your shift times would be worked out with you and the Roster Coordinator, taking into consideration your ongoing commitments.
Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience with wildlife but it's not essential.
If you love wildlife and love helping people and animals, you will love this role. You will learn a lot about our common species that come into care and how you can provide assistance to members of the public, or call out one of our Wildlife Rescuers.
Wildlife Rescuer
Many calls that come into our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue & Advice 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.
You could also nominate to join our Wildlife Ambulance Crew after completing this training.
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 District Coordinator 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 Wildlife Rescue 101
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 District Coordinator. 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 & Advice 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.
You could also nominate to join our Wildlife Ambulance Crew after completing this training.
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 District Coordinator 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 Wildlife Rescue 101
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 District Coordinator. 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.
