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Rottnest volunteers

Rottnest Island is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteer groups contributing to its natural, historic and recreational values. 

Volunteers on Rottnest Island undertake a wide variety of tasks including tree planting, weeding, conservation works, provision of interpretative tours, as well as maintenance and construction of RIA assets.

The RIA has a full time Volunteer Coordinator within the environment section. This position enables the RIA to take a coordinated approach to all volunteer activities occurring on Rottnest Island. To get involved in volunteering activities of for more information, please contact RIA Volunteer Coordinator on +61 08 9372 9736 or email rosie.smith@rottnestisland.com

Would you like to volunteer on Rottnest Island in 2009? There is space available for volunteers on the following dates:

Dates

 Activity

 

Contact person
Sat 13th – Sun 14th June

Dune rehabilitation / revegetation – Rottnest Society

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
Mon 15th June – Fri 14th August

Space available for Corporate Groups – tree planting / tree guard removal / rubbish cleanup etc.

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
Wed 1st July 

RIA staff & family / public tree planting day

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
 Sat 4th July

RIA staff & family / public tree planting day

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
Sat 1st – Sun 2nd August

Tree planting – Rottnest Society

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
Sat 19th – Sun 20th Sept

Weeding – Rottnest Society

 

PROGRAM FULL FOR 2009
Mon 30th November

 Painting seawall 

 

 

Rosie Smith (N.B. numbers will be limited to ten people)

Before applying, please note the following:

  • Numbers for all events will be limited at the discretion of the organiser
  • Free ferry travel for volunteers will be provided on the day, on the basis of five or more work hours being completed
  • Please be considerate of other individual volunteers / groups when applying, so that everyone has the opportunity to volunteer
  • Work tasks may vary slightly on the day
  • Rottnest Island Authority reserves the right to cancel or reschedule volunteer activities
  • Volunteer activities are of an outdoor nature and assume a basic level of fitness. If you require further information on this issue, please contact Rosie Smith, Volunteer Coordinator on the details provided above.

The Rottnest Voluntary Guides Association (RVGA) operate throughout the year, providing guided cultural and environmental tours on Rottnest Island. If you are interested in becoming involved with the RVGA, please contact Neil Lodge on +61 8 9272 1927 or treasurer@rvga.asn.au or visit the RVGA website.

If you, or your organisation require more information or wish to put your hand up for any of the above volunteer activities in 2009, please contact Shane Kearney, Senior Enivronmental Officer on +61 8 9372 9707 or shane.kearney@rottnestisland.com.

Rottnest Island volunteers

Meet some of the Rottnest Island volunteers

Rottnest Island volunteers chatting to visitors

Rottnest Island volunteers chatting to visitors  

Volunteers on Rottnest Island

Volunteers on Rottnest Island undertake a wide variety of tasks  

Volunteering on Rottnest Island

Volunteering on Rottnest Island is a unique and rewarding experience

Rottnest volunteers working on restoring the railway

 Rottnest volunteers working  on restoring the railway