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 or attend training for Wildlife Rescuers and Carers
2. Email to membership@saveourwildlife.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 or attend training for Wildlife Rescuers and Carers
2. Email to membership@saveourwildlife.org.au with a cover letter and/or CV
The membership team will be in contact. Please be patient. We are 100% volunteer.
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 doing 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 & 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 doing 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 & 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.
Volunteer Policy Writer
The Policy Writer is member of the SOWFI Governance and Policy Sub-Committee. The position works together with the Sub-Committee and the Board Secretary to support the preparation of both internal and public facing documents, including organisational policies, public facing position statements, responses to government inquiries, and other documents which advocate for the conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife in line with SOWFI’s objectives.
The Policy Writer is member of the SOWFI Governance and Policy Sub-Committee. The position works together with the Sub-Committee and the Board Secretary to support the preparation of both internal and public facing documents, including organisational policies, public facing position statements, responses to government inquiries, and other documents which advocate for the conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife in line with SOWFI’s objectives.
IT Administration Officer
We are looking for a smart and helpful Salesforce whiz to help us manage our incredibly important database of animal and member records. You can work from home and we expect the role will take 2-6 hours a week depending on the time of month and reporting requirements.
There will be a thorough handover from the current IT Officer and you will work closely with the Board and SOWFI operations team.
Qualifications and experience with Salesforce is ESSENTIAL please.
We are looking for a smart and helpful Salesforce whiz to help us manage our incredibly important database of animal and member records. You can work from home and we expect the role will take 2-6 hours a week depending on the time of month and reporting requirements.
There will be a thorough handover from the current IT Officer and you will work closely with the Board and SOWFI operations team.
Qualifications and experience with Salesforce is ESSENTIAL please.
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 installing boxes in 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 installing boxes in trees, while ensuring we place the least stress on the animals in their final stage of rehabilitation - the release!
Training and equipment are provided.
Board Administration Assistant
This is 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 Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) and our wildlife. This role could be 3-5 hours a week.
This is 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 Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) and our wildlife. This role could be 3-5 hours a week.
Wildlife Nest Box Coordinator:
The role of Nest Box Coordinator is primarily to support and engage members to assist in the construction of pre-cut flat packed nest boxes and provide our Wildlife Carers with boxes for the release of their animals. Other requirements may be; organise events for box construction, complete safety induction processes, transport boxes to/from Mount Barker, manage box requests from Wildlife Carers, maintain records and communicate with managers & board members.
The role of Nest Box Coordinator is primarily to support and engage members to assist in the construction of pre-cut flat packed nest boxes and provide our Wildlife Carers with boxes for the release of their animals. Other requirements may be; organise events for box construction, complete safety induction processes, transport boxes to/from Mount Barker, manage box requests from Wildlife Carers, maintain records and communicate with managers & board members.
Corporate Sponsorship Officer:
We are seeking someone to engage corporate/government partnerships for sponsorship opportunities and coordinate joint campaigns with marketing committee for execution. Duties that may be required include; prospect, evaluate and develop partnership projects as well as long-term relationship opportunities, work with marketing for campaign opportunities, provide sponsorship terms of reference and framework for SOWFI partners, meet with potential sponsors, vetting partnership opportunities for brand alignment to SOWFI, conducting risk analyses, representing SOWFI in the general community and setting high standards of professional leadership and personal behaviour.
We are seeking someone to engage corporate/government partnerships for sponsorship opportunities and coordinate joint campaigns with marketing committee for execution. Duties that may be required include; prospect, evaluate and develop partnership projects as well as long-term relationship opportunities, work with marketing for campaign opportunities, provide sponsorship terms of reference and framework for SOWFI partners, meet with potential sponsors, vetting partnership opportunities for brand alignment to SOWFI, conducting risk analyses, representing SOWFI in the general community and setting high standards of professional leadership and personal behaviour.
Wildlife Rescue Phone Coordinator | Team Member:
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.