Program Description
Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is Australia’s largest practical conservation organisation. CVA completes more than 2000 conservation projects across Australia each year. Volunteers perform all of CVA’s conservation work.
Better Earth is the name of a program managed by CVA. Under Better Earth volunteers are involved in practical conservation projects across the country. For more than 20 years CVA has been involving volunteers in projects – these volunteers have helped create a Better Earth for all of us to enjoy.
CVA offers a range of conservation project activities, examples include: removing invasive weeds to protect native flora; constructing walking tracks in environmentally sensitive areas; restoring heritage buildings; conducting fauna surveys; planting indigenous plant species to create habitat and improve water quality.
Commitment & Duration
One day – volunteer for one day during the week or weekend and discover your local environment.
Choice of volunteering on a regular or irregular basis according to your availability (also subject to project availability).
Who we look for?
CVA welcomes everybody with a love of the outdoors and an interest in conservation to take part in practical activities as a volunteer. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds – students, professionals, international visitors and retirees. Volunteers do not need to have any prior skills or practical experience.
Volunteers aged 7-75 years may volunteer in the activities.
Application Details
Visit the CVA website and apply for the most suited projects currently offered.
Contact Details
Website: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Email: info@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Phone: 1800 032 502
Location
For projects in the Melbourne region, CVA provides return transport to every project site from its’ Melbourne office (located in North Melbourne)
Testimonials
“Conservation Volunteers run a very tight operation. You just need to show up really. You get taken to the project, there is a wide variety to choose from and complete the tasks. Its not hard work but it is good exercise. You know you’ve made a difference, but it’s up to you to volunteer when you are free. Its mostly about learning things, gaining a stronger insight into our environment. You get to speak with National Park Rangers and land managers and they are so passionate about their ‘thing’, whatever it might be. They pass on lots of details and suddenly you realise — you’re now an insider, in the know.”
