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Trip | Volunteer in Australia
Volunteering in a Sanctuary for Australian Wildlife in Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
no particular
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: Volunteering in a Sanctuary for Australian Wildlife in Sydney, Australia
Australia has one of the most unique fauna worldwide with a lot of species, that are only living there. Therefore, environmental conservation is particularly important to preserve these unique animal species. Sadly, there are still many species in Australia which are threatened with extinction. Since the colonization of the Europeans about 130 years ago, 30 native mammal species have already been extinct. The biggest threat to native wildlife is the mankind and the urbanization caused by mankind. The aim of this project is therefore to protect and preserve endangered species of the Australian flora and fauna.What to expect
Description: Volunteering in a Sanctuary for Australian Wildlife in Sydney, Australia
At the beginning of your project work, you will have a few introduction days to get to know Sydney and the tasks which you will face in the project. There are a lot of different tasks in the Sanctuary. Here are a few tasks which you will face:- Planting eucalyptus trees to provide long term food supply for the koalas
- Building and repairing broken fences to protect the sensitive environments from visitors
- Animal care (feeding,...)
- Maintenance of the park surroundings (lawn mowing, collecting trash, keeping the walkways for visitors clean,...)
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Program Flow in Australia
Program start:The program stars on every second Monday. In the beginning you will have a two-day introduction in Sydney and n Wednesday your project work will start. The program always finishes on a Friday. Arrival Date:
we recommend to arrive on a Sunday because the airport pickup is only included on Sundays. Arrivals during the week or on Saturday need to be organized by yourself. Arrival at the airport:
You will arrive at the SYD – Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and from there you will get picked-up and be brought to your accommodation. there you will stay for the first two days to get to know the culture, Sydney and the other volunteers and on Wednesday you will start with the work in the project.
Ready to get started?
Volunteering in a Sanctuary for Australian Wildlife in Sydney, Australia
Flexible dates
2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1390 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation during your volunteer work in Australia
During your volunteer work in Australia, you will be accommodated in a volunteer house. You will share your room with 4-6 other participants. MealsDuring the project work, you will be provided with 3 meals a day. On the weekends, you will be provided with breakfast ad dinner.
Our Service
Service volunteering in Australia - what's in and what's not in
Services for your community engagement work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it: What's included:- Placement in a community engagement project according to your demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation during your whole volunteer work (in dormitories in the volunteer house)
- Every day transport to the project site
- 3 meals per day during the weekdays, 2 meals per day during the weekend
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Transfer to the airport after the end of your project work
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