Volunteer Role
The work at the sanctuary is extremely hands on and physical, with the majority of your time spent feeding the animals and cleaning, but there is a whole range of activities for you to get involved in including:
- Preparing and collecting food for the animals
- Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures
- Taking part in behavioural enrichment programmes
- Providing other general assistance to the keepers
You will also be helping with a variety of other tasks around the sanctuary, which may include: Assisting the animal farm staff with cleaning and handing out food, interacting with the sanctuary’s visitors, spending time in the kangaroo reserve monitoring kangaroo behaviour, assisting the garden and maintenance staff with various tasks around the sanctuary e.g. planting and weeding.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Train transfer from the airport on arrival (only included if arrival is on start date within set times)
- A comprehensive orientation day
- Accommodation for the duration of your placement at a hostel in Brisbane
- A certificate of participation at the end of your placement
- Information pack
- Two uniform shirts for you to keep
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Travel Insurance for the duration of your placement
- All items of a personal nature
- Transport to and from the sanctuary
- Visas
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
- Meals
Prices and Durations
Australia Koala Sanctuary - 2 weeks $609
Australia Koala Sanctuary - 4 weeks $1,139
