Become a Volunteer for Parks
Volunteer for Parks and get involved in a range of community partnership programs that support the work of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife (QPWS).
As a Volunteer for Parks you will undertake activities of your own free will, without payment, under the direction of the QPWS. This might involve:
- controlling weeds, collecting seeds or planting native trees
- helping maintain or develop tracks and other recreational facilities
- carrying out track inspections or collecting data
- providing information to visitors
- taking guided walks
- caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured or orphaned animals
- recording or monitoring wildlife such as migratory wading birds.
Activities vary depending on when and where you are working.
If you are a student and your secondary school, TAFE college or university requires you to undertake a vocational placement you will find information on the available opportunities at Work experience and Industry Placement.
As a volunteer you will meet like-minded people and join the community of special and caring individuals who contribute directly to the protection and management of nature and Queensland’s environment.
You can:
- volunteer directly with QPWS
- volunteer with other government departments or independent organisations to carry out activities that support QPWS
- become a campground host
- perform a work experience or industry placement with QPWS.
Volunteers learn new skills while helping rangers and the environment.
Put your enthusiasm, administrative skills, trade or tertiary studies to work in support of our rangers and Queensland.
See Find a volunteer project for details of existing programs, or email ParkEnquiries@des.qld.gov.au.
For more information on becoming a volunteer for Parks see frequently asked questions.
Technically-oriented volunteering for Parks opportunities may be available for recent TAFE and university graduates and it may be possible to organise an individual arrangement rather than joining a formal program. Email ParkEnquiries@des.qld.gov.au for more information.