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Volunteer in Victoria's parks

Parks Victoria volunteers help to protect, maintain and restore Victoria’s unique and special places. There are many benefits of volunteering.

To become a volunteer, register with ParkConnect and then create your volunteer profile.

Register with ParkConnect

Voting is now open!

We’ve received lots of great applications to Round 2 of the Volunteering Innovation Fund for community-led projects that consider new ways of volunteering in and for the environment.

Vote on the most innovative and impactful projects that inspire you to volunteer for nature.

To have your say, visit https://www.engage.vic.gov.au/volunteeringinnovationfund

Online voting closes at 5pm on Thursday 12 August 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Volunteering Update

In line with the Victorian Government announcement from 11.59pm, Tuesday 27 July 2021 restrictions will be eased across Victoria. We have new, approved directions and communications for volunteering.

Please visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for full details.

Volunteering can recommence with up to 10 people.

Face masks are required at all times both indoors and outdoors.

All Parks Victoria volunteer activities will be managed in alignment with the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for coronavirus (COVID-19) including the need for physical distancing, personal protective equipment and good hygiene.

We appreciate your ongoing contribution to the conservation of Parks Victoria estate as we work together to ensure we are safe and well for the future. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and follow government advice and implement changes as necessary.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding

Get involved

We have many exciting and diverse volunteer activities for you to get involved in. You can look for activity types that interest you or maybe an activity that is in a park close to you. You may also like to find activities that a group is involved in.

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Programs and groups

Alpine Huts

Alpine Huts

Bushwalking Victoria

Bushwalking Victoria

Campground Host

Campground Host

Friends of Bats and Bushcare

Friends of Bats and Bushcare

Sea Search

Sea Search

Trailrider Volunteers

Trailrider Sherpa

Volunteer Track Rangers

Volunteer Track Rangers

Werribee Orchard

Werribee Orchard

Find programs/groups
Campground

Vision

Our Campground Host program is the perfect opportunity to volunteer while experiencing the best of Victoria's national, state parks/reserves during peak visitation times. Having already welcomed over 4000 volunteers through our program over the past 18 years we hope to welcome you. You must be 18+ to apply by registering below for any vacancies we have which are only advertised for summer and Easter Victorian school holiday periods. Your camping site is provided free along with full training and uniform, all that is required from you is a few hours per day to provide help and advice to fellow campers and visitors. Your own vehicle is required to participate on our program as public transport is not an option. We encourage you to join our Campground Host volunteer program as you will also be working with our Rangers and park staff but most importantly you will have plenty of free time to experience and explore the parks yourself.

Goal

Our goal is to challenge you to experience a new park location or a familiar one while volunteering as a Campground Host with us. Feel the sand under your feet, climb that mountain you have always thought about, brush past the soft ferns, feel the sun in open spaces or just open that book and read peacefully beside that waterfall. The best part about this program is you can do it all!. Camping equipment, cooking utensils, food, water and transport to sites is not supplied.

Start a group

Are you a group of volunteers with a special interest in a Park or associated Park species or feature? Then you may be interested in starting a group of your own. You can find out what’s involved, responsibilities of a group leader and more.