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volunteer position available at Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre
to work at the only Tree Kangaroo rescue centre in Australia!
We are looking for enthusiastic fit and hardworking people who don't mind dirty work and wet humid weather or wet cold in winter, to join our Rescue team. ๐
๐ฉโ๐พ Husbandry of adult tree kangaroos in care
๐งน Cleaning enclosures
๐ฟ Feeding the roos browse
*Please note you will not be playing with joeys
28 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
1 day off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Intermediate English
Between 20 and 75 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesnโt accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
โ What to expect/ daily tasks:
๐ฉโ๐พ Husbandry of adult tree kangaroos in care
๐งน Cleaning enclosures
๐ฟ Feeding the roos twice daily
โณ Working time from 8am to 12.30 and then 5pm to 6pm
*Please note you will not be playing with joeys as we mostly have adult tree kangaroos here.
Is dirty sometimes wet and humid work
We are in the wet tropics so it's wet
Requirements for the position:
โ 1 month minimum.
โ Over 18 only can apply (for insurance reasons)
โ Tetanus vaccination essential
โ Sorry no pets are allowed, as it stresses the tree kangaroos โน
โ non smoking and vaping
โ not scared of snakes spiders or other creepy crawlers
Or a bit of dust or even mould
โ And last but not least you must love wildlife and not be scared to get your hands dirty โบ
The training takes time so please only apply if you can commit to 1 month min.
If you dont stay for the month someone else has missed out on the opportunity and you have let us down as well. ๐
โ Why apply?
๐ If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience with the elusive tree kangaroos with experts of over 25 years then this is the best place to get to know them
and a valuable addition to your resume to increase job opportunities
๐ Free accommodation for travellers 1 month minimum
(own comfortable caravan to sleep with double bed, with shared kitchen and bathroom in a separate building)
๐ Food allocation provided for volunteers staying for 3 months minimum.
โ What to expect/ daily tasks:
๐ฉโ๐พ Husbandry of adult tree kangaroos in care
๐งน Cleaning enclosures
๐ฟ Feeding the roos twice daily
โณ Working time from 8am to 12.30 and then 5pm to 6pm.
only 4 -5 hours a day and you can go sightseeing all afternoon between 12.30 and 5.00.
7 days a week, we can allow a day off if enough volunteers for each day.
Requirements for the position:
โ 1 month minimum.
โ Over 18 only can apply (for insurance reasons)
โ Tetanus vaccination essential
Covid preferred
โ Sorry no pets are allowed, as it stresses the tree kangaroos โน
โ non smoking and vaping
โ not scared of snakes spiders or other creepy crawlers
Or a bit of dust or even mould
โ And last but not least you must love wildlife and not be scared to get your hands dirty โบ
The training takes time so please only apply if you can commit to 1 month min.
If you dont stay for the month someone else has missed out on the opportunity and you have let us down as well. ๐
