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 fee is included and member 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 fee is included and member 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.
General Manager - Wildlife Operations
Join SOWFI as our General Manager – Wildlife Operations and help lead South Australia’s most active volunteer rescue network. Support passionate volunteers, strengthen wildlife rescue and rehab systems, and make a real impact for animals statewide.
If you love people, wildlife, and purposeful leadership, this flexible 15-hours-per-week role is your chance to shape life-saving outcomes.
Join SOWFI as our General Manager – Wildlife Operations and help lead South Australia’s most active volunteer rescue network. Support passionate volunteers, strengthen wildlife rescue and rehab systems, and make a real impact for animals statewide.
If you love people, wildlife, and purposeful leadership, this flexible 15-hours-per-week role is your chance to shape life-saving outcomes.
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.
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.
Wildlife Ambulance Crew
We are looking for people with great problem-solving skills who can demonstrate the ability to triage open rescue cases based on location and criticality. Your role is then to contain and transport injured, sick, and orphaned animals and birds using the SOWFI Wildlife Rescue vehicle to vets or carers. You will have a regular rostered day/s collecting the vehicle from Frewville at 9 a.m. and returning the vehicle by 5 p.m. Training, a uniform shirt and a hi-viz vest will be provided. Days currently available are Tuesday and Thursday as a driver and other days available as support rescuer.
We are looking for people with great problem-solving skills who can demonstrate the ability to triage open rescue cases based on location and criticality. Your role is then to contain and transport injured, sick, and orphaned animals and birds using the SOWFI Wildlife Rescue vehicle to vets or carers. You will have a regular rostered day/s collecting the vehicle from Frewville at 9 a.m. and returning the vehicle by 5 p.m. Training, a uniform shirt and a hi-viz vest will be provided. Days currently available are Tuesday and Thursday as a driver and other days available as support rescuer.
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 Co-ordinator 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 Co-ordinator. 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 Co-ordinator 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 Co-ordinator. 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 Operator | Team Member: - minimum 12 hours/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 and you must be available to work at different times across the week, including weekends.
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 and you must be available to work at different times across the week, including weekends.
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.
Work, Health & Safety Advisor - 3-5 hours per week
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of others? Do you have a soft spot for Australian wildlife? Combine your skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) with your love for animals by joining our dedicated team at SOWFI.Work, Health & Safety Advisor
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of others? Do you have a soft spot for Australian wildlife? Combine your skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) with your love for animals by joining our dedicated team at SOWFI.Work, Health & Safety Advisor
