Join our team of volunteers
Want to make a real difference for wildlife?
Join our team of passionate volunteers and help conserve Western Australia’s unique native animals!
We’re looking for reliable, committed people aged 18 years or older who can volunteer for a minimum of six months. Our programs are best suited to those seeking a long-term, hands-on experience.
**Please note, we do not accept short placements and statements of volunteering or references are only provided after 12 months or more of active volunteering.
Our volunteers work across many areas — not just with wildlife! From volunteering in our hospital to supporting vital roles in reception, education, gardening, maintenance, customer service and enrichment, every contribution plays a part in keeping our organisation running.
By volunteering with WA Wildlife, you’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and work alongside a passionate, supportive community – all while helping to protect wildlife and preserve tomorrow.
Apply today and become part of something truly meaningful!
How do I get started?
There are some requirements you must meet before you can apply to volunteer at WA Wildlife. If you meet the requirements below, check out the different volunteer roles currently available and apply via the application form at the bottom of this page.
Volunteers must be 18 and over
For insurance reasons, you need to be at least 18 years old before applying to volunteer with us.
*We do not accept volunteer applications for those under 18 years of age, regardless of parental supervision or consent.
Commitment
We are only seeking applications from reliable individuals who can commit to volunteering weekly for six months or longer as part of a long-term volunteer placement.
*Short-term placements are not accepted.
Registration and uniform fee
If your application is accepted, a $20.00 volunteer registration fee (GST Inc) is required in addition to a $50.00 uniform fee (GST Inc).
*Unform fee is not payable until after your first shift of volunteering.
Before applying, check out these FAQs to make sure volunteering at WA Wildlife is right for you!
There is no set minimum or maximum commitment for volunteering. However, certain positions require you to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance to complete necessary training and maintain your skills effectively.
Unfortunately, volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer (regardless if a parent/guardian attends) due to insurance/liability reasons.
Most of our volunteer positions at the WA Wildlife Hospital require significant training (up to 150 hours depending on the volunteer role) and a competency assessment on completion of a skills log book.
Absolutely! We simply ask you note your attendance and sign up for shifts via our volunteer app so we can ensure adequate supervision and training.
Provided volunteers communicate their roster in advance with the Volunteer Coordinator, this is acceptable.
This will depend on how your availability aligns with our training requirements and animal care programs. Please contact us directly at volunteering@wawildlife.org.au to discuss your circumstances in more detail.
If you require additional support to volunteer, we can work with you and a support worker to determine what volunteering options are suitable.
This will depend on how your availability aligns with our training requirements and animal care programs. Please contact us directly at volunteering@wawildlife.org.au to discuss your circumstances in more detail.
We don’t offer tours or trials but during your induction, we will provide more information on each role. However, it’s good to have a basic understanding of our volunteer positions (listed above) prior to attending an induction.
We offer work experience placements for veterinary science students and long term internships (3-6 months) with accredited education providers.
We offer a limited number of placements for secondary school students. However, our placements for 2025 are fully booked.
Yes. However, all veterinary nurses/veterinarians must be registered with the Veterinary Practice Board of WA and complete basic training (8-12 shifts depending on your existing experience with wildlife).
There are many visa types and not all allow you to volunteer. We recommend contacting Volunteering WA for all visa related questions.
There are no prior animal care related qualifications / experience required for our volunteering positions (excluding our veterinary nurse and veterinarian volunteer positions). All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and we recommend all volunteers stay up to date with their tetanus vaccinations.
Apply Now
If you’re interested in applying to be a volunteer, please fill in the form below and we will be in touch.
Volunteer application
If you’re interested in applying to be a volunteer, please fill in the form below and we will be in touch.