A number of volunteer positions are usually available at any one time and you are invited to contact us to understand if your skills, experience and interests match our current vacancies.

Marine Biologists or graduates of related disciplines

Please phone us during South Australian business hours on 1300 360 442 (within Australia) for positions that you may be regarded for.

WDCS in USA offers a formal internship that may be of interest to you.  Please refer to their website for more details.

Non Scientists

Volunteers are encouraged to learn about cetaceans, however positions for non-scientists with WDCS Australia rarely offer contact with dolphins or whales.  Nevertheless we have many interesting positions that are typically fulfilled by volunteers at WDCS.

Administration – Filing, answering phones, preparing adoption packs

Location:

• Port Adelaide, South Australia

Requirements:

• Good spoken English

Administration – computer data entry

Location:

• Port Adelaide, South Australia

Requirements:

• Aptitude for working with computers.
• Exacting nature for detail

Online campaigner

Location:

• Anywhere

Requirements:

• Access to computer and internet
• Resourcefulness
• Passion for cause

Education speakers

Location:

• Port Adelaide, South Australia.  Areas around Australia likely to open up in future

Requirements:

• Confident public speaker
• Understanding or willingness to learn about whales and dolphins
• Ability to lead and manage large groups, including school students
• Reliable

Events and stall promotion

Location:

• Adelaide, South Australia

Requirements:

• Confidence in speaking with members of the public
• Understanding or willingness to learn about the work of WDCS
• Willingness to promote and sell WDCS products
• Reliable

Newsletter Editor

Location:

• Australia

Requirements:

• Access to computer, internet and phone
• Resourcefulness
• Graphic and image skills
• Excellent written English
• Good with deadlines

Wildlife Photographer

Location:

• Anywhere

Requirements:

• Marine wildlife photography
• Willingness to donate images to WDCS

It is important when enquiring about volunteer work that you give us an understanding of your skills, experience and preferred tasks.  Without this information it is difficult for us to ascertain your suitability for the role.

You can email rachel.peake@wdcs.org for more details or to register your interest.  Alternatively, please fill in the form attached and post it into us.

Volunteer Form

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For other volunteer opportunities within South Australia visit the Government of South Australia, Office of Volunteers website.