Community Volunteers

Volunteers make a difference!

At Walkabout Park we depend on the support of people, like you, who want to do something meaningful for conservation. Our resources are stretched. We do not have access to government funding for the conservation work that we do. We rely on the generosity of those who give their time and effort in a variety of activities which directly and indirectly support our conservation activities. Our volunteers make it possible for us to take care of our precious animals, our pristine bushland and significant cultural heritage sites.

Volunteering at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is a unique natural bush wildlife sanctuary.

Although it feels like we're in the middle of nowhere, nestled in true blue unspoiled Australian bush, the sanctuary is located only 55 minutes drive north from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and only 15 minutes from the Gosford train station.

Community Programs

ANIMAL RANGER: At least 2 days every week. This is very responsible work which is why we require an ongoing and regular committment. You will need training and to stay up to date to ensure that people and animals at Walkabout Park are not put at risk.

FRONT OF HOUSE: At least 1 day or 2 half days per week. This includes work in customer care, the cafe and visitor accomodation (cabins and campsite).

MAINTENANCE: At least 1 day per week. This includes building maintenance, bush care and general cleaning.

Eco Volunteering

PROGRAM: 1 or 2 week projects. Groups of 5 or more. You can contact us directly or through a 'Conservation Volunteers' or 'Eco-Tourism' organisation. The program is usually focussed on a number of finite projects such as fox-proof fence maintenance, path building, bush regeneration, building and refurnishing animal enclosures.

If you want to apply to do ongoing Community Volunteering:

Volunteer Application Form

First name(*)

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Preferred Name

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My interests(*)

Animal care (cleaning and feeding)

Bush and path management

Building and enclosure maintenance

Cafe and shop service and cleaning

Marketing (including photography & social networking)

Visitor talks, tours and workshops

Bush tucker, bush medicine and Aboriginal sites tours

School and other educational programs

Evening workshops and "Wild Sleep Outs"

Other (add details in "Additional Information")

Please tell us in which areas you would like to work.

Special requirements

I have special intellectual needs.

I have special physical needs.

I have special dietary needs.

I am not fluent in English.

I have difficulty reading and/or writing.

I have an illness or injury that might affect my ability to work or to get to work.

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Your goals(*)

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Additional Information

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APPLICANT'S DETAILS:

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (ICE), THE PERSON WE SHOULD CONTACT IS:

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APPLICANT'S DECLARATION:

GUARDIAN'S DECLARATION:

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Relationship to Applicant e.g. Parent(*)

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The Legal Guardian must complete this declaration, and may be asked for identification when Walkabout Park validates this with them later.

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