Venture into beautiful Tasmania and take part in the day-to-day activities of a wildlife care and protection center for the Tasmanian devil. All missions in Oceania here
Wildlife refuge in Tasmania
Our partner Fronteering, will place you in a wildlife rescue center in Tasmania, Australia. The center cares for various wild animals, including the famous Tasmanian devil, an endemic species currently in danger. In fact, the Tasmanian devil population is declining rapidly! They are suffering from a disease transmitted by their saliva, which is spreading rapidly through their population.
The endangered Tasmanian devil
Throughout Tasmania, efforts are being made to stop this disease and prevent the Tasmanian devil from disappearing like its extinct cousin, the Tasmanian tiger.The aim of the center in which you will be placed is to care for and release Tasmanian devils back into the wild. However, you'll also have the opportunity to care for other wild animals, as the center also helps other species such as eagles, kangaroos and quolls.
The role of volunteers in Tasmania
The center where you will be placed rescues wild animals, including the Tasmanian devil. As an eco-volunteer, you'll be part of the team and participate in the refuge's daily activities.
Here are some examples of the tasks you will be asked to perform
- Initial training, orientation and health and safety requirements
- Animal feed
- Cleaning
- Ground maintenance - pruning, raking, etc.
- Study of flora and fauna
- Opportunity to improve animal presentation, especially to tourists
- Assistance and training in environmental education
You will be asked to commit to 5 or 6 days a week, at a rate of 8 to 10 hours a day, depending on the time of year.
Dates
- Minimum one week, all year round
Rates
- 1 week $1495 (approx. €1449)
- 2 weeks 1995 $ or about 1934 €.
- 4 weeks $2495 (approx. €2419)
- 6 weeks $3095 or about €3000
- 8 weeks $3695 (approx. €3582)
Included in price
- Placement in a wildlife rescue center (Insured by Fronteering)
- Hosting
- Welcome at the airport (Hobart) and transfer
- Bicycle: A bicycle will be provided to take you to the project, which is less than 2 kilometers from the accommodation.
- In the event of a problem with your volunteering project, Fronteering will mediate between you and the organization.
- Tours. You can book tours in Australia after you have completed your volunteer project. (Provided by Fronteering)
- 24/7 emergency contact (provided by Fronteering)
Not included in price
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals (we'll take you shopping)
- You'll be helping one of Tasmania's endemic and emblematic species, the Tasmanian devil.
- You'll learn a lot about Tasmania's flora and fauna in general.
- Discover Tasmania!
- Minimum one week
- From age 18
- Language: English (intermediate level)
- Smoking is not permitted on the property.
- A strong work ethic is required: reliability, responsibility, honesty, good sense of humor, dependability, physical and mental fitness.
- No pet allergies
- A love of animals and general experience of animal care are a must!
- Accommodation: You'll have a private room in a cabin or caravan close to the project. You'll have your own kitchen and laundry facilities. You'll have a bike so you can pedal to and from the project every day. Meals are not included, but the project will provide you with regular transportation to the grocery store.
- Number of volunteers on site: 2 maximum
- Arrival: You arrive at Hobart airport in Tasmania, and a member of the project team will pick you up.
- Wifi access
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About the partner organization
Fronteering is a Canadian organization founded in 2010, specializing in overseas volunteer projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations. It has trips all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it offers many positive-impact experiences in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still have a rich biodiversity and where you can experience a world that is still wild. Fronteering strives to offer volunteer experiences off the beaten track. Adventure is the order of the day! All missions with Fronteering
