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HELP PROTECT AUSTRALIA'S AMAZING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH DIVERSE CONSERVATION PROJECTS.


The Protecting Australia’s Environment program allows you to become immersed in this country’s amazing environment in a way you never thought possible. This program offers volunteers ages 18-70 to work in many different conservation projects.  These include tree planting, erosion control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora and fauna surveys, weed control, habitat restoration and heritage restoration.

The program includes all meals, accommodations and project related transportation.  It begins every Friday throughout the year and you can choose to start out of seven different ‘gateway’ cities throughout Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide). Accommodations vary each week, but include caravans, hostels, shearers’ quarters, bunkhouses and camping (tents are supplied).  Each placement will also vary, as there are so many conservation projects going on across the country.  These programs are in urban, regional and remote locations. We do our best to ensure a variety of projects and locations during the course of your Australian experience.

You should be reasonably fit and prepared to take part to the best of your ability.  You will be shown how to use all tools and equipment safely before you start each project, and there will always be a Team Leader there to help you.  If you have a love of the outdoors and an interest in protecting the environment, than this program is for you!

Volunteer Activities may include: 

  • Working in a team to help protect, preserve and restore the unique and beautiful Australian environment.
  • Tree planting
  • Seed collection
  • Weed control
  • Fencing
  • Walking trail construction
  • Flora and fauna surveys
  • Heritage restoration
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Endangered species protection

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and some meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation.

FACT FILE
Minimum Length 2 weeks 
Maximum Length 6 weeks 
Add on Blocks of Time 2 weeks at a time 
Age 18-70  Health Reasonbly fit to do outside work. 
For Minimum Length $ 1155 
For Maximum Length $ 2070 
Additional Fee Information The fee for 4 weeks is $1,630. 
Language Training None  Airport Transfers INCLUDED: 2 day Arrival activities and Meet & Greet at the airport. 
Orientation INCLUDED  Flights Not included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation When on site only.  Other  
Room INCLUDED: Bunk houses, camping, hostels, etc. 
Meals Once on program, 3 meals per day included. 
Locations Projects are in regional areas, with volunteers returning to major cities only at the end of the placement. 
Working Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 
Language Requirements English 
Additional Information Placement: Actual projects will be assigned dependingon seasonal conditions. Volunteers will travel to a different project location every one to two weeks. Volunteers can choose to fly into Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, or Adelaide. 
Arrival Dates Every Wednesday (for Meet & Greet). Program begins each Friday. 
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