Location
Marlborough - a small township located 102 kilometers north of the city of Rockhampton in central Queensland, Australia.
About the project
Volunteers are needed to assist with the care and rehabilitation of the endangered Bridled Nailtail Wallaby, also known as the Flashjack, which is one of the 45 existing species of Kangaroo in Australia.
The project is a 170 hectare private reserve that aims to ensure the survival of the few remaining known colonies of wild Bridled Nailtail wallabies. Quality care is provided for the wallabies in need so that they may be released on to safe properties that feature the animal's habitat requirements. The reserve is also home to other Australian species such as Koalas, wombats, various birds and reptiles.
Volunteers in this project will be given the opportunity to work with endangered species, contribute to the species recovery, experience Australian wildlife up close and gain an insight into endangered species conservation and management programs. Volunteers will live and work with professional staff and other motivated volunteers from around the world.
Volunteer work and contribution
The main roles as a volunteer on Project Kial will be as follows:
- Being responsible for maintaining a high level of day to day animal husbandry
- Completing operational tasks with other team members
- Observing and interpreting animal behavior
- Assisting with trapping, animal health checks and animal treatments
- Assisting with hand raising of rescued Joeys
- Communicating our message of environmental and conservation awareness to the wider community, in particular the Flashjack release project.
This project offers its volunteers the unique opportunity to use their initiative and share their ideas. It is an open, friendly environment, and we encourage volunteers to get involved in all of our projects. With lots of exciting new projects under way at camp, there is always something to engage our volunteers.
Accommodation & Facilities
Accommodations are very basic on this project. Volunteers will sleep in bunk beds in rural sheds. Sleeping bags are recommended for winter months. Communal meals are cooked together.
Internet: None on site, available once a week in the town of Marlborough 25 km from project site.
Laundry: Washing machine is provided
Important note: This program is very isolated in the Australian Outback the nearest town is 25km away. Living conditions are very basic and extreme heat prevails between Dec - Feb.
Not just work...
Volunteers on this project will have the opportunity to visit Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, and enjoy its colorful landscapes and its friendly, helpful locals. Volunteers will witness wildlife in their native habitats and above all, will be rewarded by knowing that they are contributing to conservation and education and that will be reflected in their daily work in this project.
Minimum requirements
- Min age 18 - Max age 70
- Basic English
- Good physical fitness
- Motivation to work with animals
- Full travel & medical insurance
- Visa to Australia
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)