Find a volunteer project: Marine Animal Stranding Response—Townsville to Cardwell
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, some of our volunteering programs are currentlymay be operating differently or on a limited basis, in line with social distancing and restrictions on travel. We encourage you to check with the local contact listed for each volunteering program to find out if they are currently operating.
Help care and rehabilitate injured marine animals and get involved in turtle research and education projects.

- Where?
- When?
- Year round
- Volunteers respond as needed.
- For?
Volunteer with partner organisation or other government department
The project involves:
- Animal husbandry, wildlife care and/or rehabilitation
- Public contact, customer service, education or interpretation
- Research and monitoring
- Rubbish clean-up
Training will be provided.
A low to moderate level of fitness is required.