Wildlife Volunteer Program
Wildlife volunteers at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary play an important role in assisting keepers to efficiently complete daily tasks. Applicants should have a genuine passion for Australian native fauna and be someone who understands that being a wildlife volunteer can sometimes be challenging and hard work, but can also be a lot of fun and extremely rewarding.
To become a Wildlife Volunteer, you must:
- be 18 years or over
- be enrolled in tertiary studies within the wildlife field or someone who is considering a career in animal keeping
- have a high level of physical fitness, be on your feet for long periods of time and be able to perform tasks that involve a lot of bending, lifting and twisting
- be able to work well independently and with others
- be responsible and reliable
- be friendly and outgoing
- be happy to work outdoors in any kind of weather including heat, high humidity and rain
- be comfortable being exposed to dust, various types of vegetation, insects and animals
- have a very good level of English comprehension (written and verbal)
- have very good listening skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- have regular access to email
Download volunteer information kit.
Download volunteer application form.
Student Placement Program
The Student Placement Program at Lone Pine gives an insight into the daily life of a wildlife keeper. Applicants should have a genuine passion for Australian native fauna and be someone who understands that as a student, the tasks can sometimes be challenging and hard work, but can also be a lot of fun and extremely rewarding.
To be eligible for the Student Placement Program, you must:
- be 18 years or over
- be enrolled in tertiary studies within the wildlife field (proof of enrolment required)
- have a high level of physical fitness, be on your feet for long periods of time and be able to perform tasks that involve a lot of bending, lifting and twisting
- be able to work well independently and with others
- be responsible and reliable
- be friendly and outgoing
- be happy to work outdoors in any kind of weather including heat, high humidity and rain
- be comfortable being exposed to dust, various types of vegetation, insects and animals
- have a very good level of English comprehension (written and oral)
- have very good listening skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- have regular access to email
