Tasmanian Devil Caretaker

location
1 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteer and take care of Tasmanian Devils and other native wildlife. As an Animal care taker you will become involved with many tasks including feeding and Cleaning.

The Tasmanian Devil Population is at risk and declining at a very rapid rate! Struggling with a deadly cancerous and contagious disease spread through their saliva, and by these creatures being super fiesty, the disease is spreading fast and easy among all Tasmanian Devils throughout Australia! In ...

About the program

The Tasmanian Devil Population is at risk and declining at a very rapid rate! Struggling with a deadly cancerous and contagious disease spread through their saliva, and by these creatures being super fiesty, the disease is spreading fast and easy among all Tasmanian Devils throughout Australia! In Tasmania efforts are being taken to stop the spread of this deadly disease and to prevent the same from happening as it did to it's extinct cousin, the Tasmanian Tiger!

Venture to beautiful Tasmania and become involve with a day to day operations of a Tasmanian devil care and wildlife center. The aim of the project is to care, breed and release Tasmanian Devils back in to the wild. This gives volunteers the unique opportunity to work with Tasmanian Devils and increase their survivability. The project also cares for other animals like eagles and other birds, kangaroo's and Quolls.

Typical day

As a volunteer at the project you become part of the team and help in the day to day activities of a wildlife care center. They are involved with the breeding and release of Tasmanian Devils to help these animals at risk. You will have some of the following responsibilities:

  • Initial training, ...

Typical day

As a volunteer at the project you become part of the team and help in the day to day activities of a wildlife care center. They are involved with the breeding and release of Tasmanian Devils to help these animals at risk. You will have some of the following responsibilities:

  • Initial training, orientation and health and safety requirements
  • Animal feeding
  • Cleaning
  • Ground maintenance – trimming, raking, etc
  • Wildlife studies
  • Opportunity to progress doing animal presentations
  • Assistance and training on tour guiding
  • You will learn a great deal about Tasmian Wildlife in general.


Free-time activities

The project is located in a Park and volunteers will be placed in accommodation located on the project site therefore, volunteers may get a chance to partake in any activity the Park offers however, this cost will be covered by the volunteers themselves.

Free-time activities

The project is located in a Park and volunteers will be placed in accommodation located on the project site therefore, volunteers may get a chance to partake in any activity the Park offers however, this cost will be covered by the volunteers themselves.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Required Documents

CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation, Two Pics and Signed Policy and Liability form (provided during application process)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 07:30 - 17:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Fronteering Travel

The fees include:


  • Private room in Cabin or trailer near the project.
  • Meals are not included but transportation to the nearest grocery store will be provided.
  • You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to the project.
  • ongoing service and on location emergency support

Airport Pickup at Launceston Airport

You will arrive in beautiful Tasmania where you will be met at the airport by the transport team and will then be transferred to the volunteer project.

Accommodation

You will have a private room in either a cabin or trailer near the project. There will be a kitchen and laundry facilities. We will provide a bike for you to peddle to the project and back on a daily basis while you soak in the beautiful surroundings.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston. We assist you to find cheap flights to Australia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Australia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Australia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Australia. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

There are no specific arrival dates. The project is opened all year round!

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 1,491€
2 weeks 1,990€
4 weeks 2,489€
6 weeks 3,087€
8 weeks (max. stay) 3,686€
Average fees 976€/week

Program fees

976€ per week 1 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

1 - 8 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Fronteering Travel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Fronteering Travel

Perfect 4.6 rating (87 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2010

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Patrick

Spoken languages: Dutch, English, German

About the project

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs related to wildlife and indigenous people in less visited places of this world as well as more unique destinations.

Meet your organization

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs in some of the last frontiers of this world as well as more unique locations that other organizations ignore. From Field research programs in the Far north of Canada and Husky ranches in the Canadian Arctic to Amerindian community programs and wildlife conservation in the Amazon Rainforest and everything in between.

Most of our programs Focus on either wildlife rehabilitation and release, wildlife conservation & research or involve local indigenous communities.

Fronteering currently offers programs in Canada, Guyana, USA, Australia, Brazil, Borneo, South Africa, Madagascar and Panama.

True good causes: FRONTEERINGS volunteer abroad projects are either existing local projects or projects that are build from the group up by FRONTEERING. What these projects have in common is that you will be supporting a true good cause! You will have the opportunity to help where the need is the greatest. Our projects focus on helping the local communities, wildlife, indigenous people and the environment in cooperation with the local/indigenous communities. We focus on true volunteer projects where your effort really makes a difference. That’s why through Fronteering you will rehabilitate injured & orphaned wildlife with the goal to release the animal. That is the reason why will not send you to some far southern country to cuddle with tame lions & tigers with any real purpose. If you want to volunteer abroad with a real purpose, contact us!

Safety: At FRONTEERING we do our outmost best to provide the safety measures needed for our Volunteer Abroad projects and Adventure Travel Trips. However due to the fact that many of our projects and trips involve wild animals and/or are in remote locations there is a small element of risk involved. Not all of our projects and trips are for the faint at heart however we do cater to those of all walks of life. If you are not too sure about the suitability of a Volunteer Abroad project or an Adventure Travel trip then feel free to ask as we are always ready to answer any questions or discuss any doubts that come to mind. For more information please check our Safety & In-country Support section before you volunteer abroad.

A real adventure: We do not want our volunteers to end up trying to safe or clean up some small patch of rainforest which in some places they might call a wilderness. Instead you will volunteer in the immense jungle of the Amazon rainforest or venture in to the vast Canadian wilderness! Our volunteer abroad projects are situated in the remote areas of the world and we focus on countries and regions with the lowest population densities. We at FRONTEERING focus on what works; from sleeping in the jungle underneath the stars with nothing more than your own private hammock to back-to-basic cabins in the northern tundra with a cozy smothering fireplace and no electricity! When you volunteer abroad with FRONTEERING you can be sure it will be adventure.

Off the beaten path: With FRONTEERING volunteer abroad projects you will venture to places less visited. We focus on places that are fairly undiscovered where the nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures are still common. You will have the great opportunity to see these amazing places while they are still unspoiled and pure. It is these places where there is the most to lose but even more to gain through successful conservation work and sustainable tourism. 

Community involvement: Foremost when volunteering abroad the well being of the community should come first. For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities. More and more and governments choose the long term benefit of sustainable tourism over the short term gain of mining and logging. A good example is Gabon which in 2002 after recommendations from environmental researchers set up 13 new national parks. The government of Guyana is currently considering protecting its entire rainforest region which still covers 80% of the country. Hopefully through our combined effort this dream will one day become true.

Mission
FRONTEERING specializes in organizing volunteer abroad projects to preserve the environment, wildlife and indigenous people throughout the world while giving the volunteers a real and raw experience in some of the most beautiful and often remote places in the world to make a true difference.

Vision
FRONTEERING strives to provide real off the beaten path volunteer abroad experiences worldwide that satisfy the need for volunteer projects that truly makes a difference for the environment, wildlife and indigenous people.


87 reviews · rating4.6

Nadia Riad rating5

2024 at Scottish Husky Ranch Caretaker

I volunteered here earlier this year and I had a great time. Unfortunately I could not go in winter due to some other obligations I had so I knew I was going to miss out on the dogsledding season. Luckily because it was still quite cold in April and May we were still able to do some dry training and ...
Having found an awesome opportunity to partake in a husky care taker placement in Canada, I was assisted in organizing the placement by the helpful and (patient!) team at Fronteering. The organization was dedicated to helping me contact and communicate with my host organization. I always felt I ...
Carol Breen rating5

2024 at Raptors & Owls Caretaker

I spent 8 weeks, 5 days a week, 7 hours a day volunteering with this organization. It was so worthwhile! They not only rescue injured raptor, but they rehabilitate as many as possible and get them back to where they were rescued in order to release them in the same place. They have a network of ...
泽宇 张 rating5

2024 at Wild Takhi Research & Conservation

The national park is spectacular! We went for an outing every morning for wild Takhi observation every morning. Having a moment in your lifetime in the wild with all the nature surrounding you is probably the most wonderful experience. The accommodation managers and staffs are super helpful and ...
Chris H rating5

2024 at Critter Caretaker

I volunteered at the critter care taker program in Canada in May just 1 month after I turned 18. I was quite nervous and my parents also and so I decided to book through Fronteering instead of trying to arrange it myself. This made it very easy and I felt a lot better. I did travel to Vancouver a ...
I had a great time volunteering in Iceland through Fronteering! The people of the program were very kind and helpful. I was worried about the weather at first but it was actually great! The accommodations were nice but you have to be okay with group living of course. Iceland is just such a beautiful ...

Location


You might also be interested in

Contact Patrick
  Excellent response rate
Dutch, English, German

Most volunteers ask about


Do you have any more questions? Send a message to Patrick
Please don't share personal contact details for your privacy

Book with Flex Option!

Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs within 12 months.

Enjoy our services for dedicated volunteers!

Enjoy a Refund Guarantee, Free Flex Option, and Emergency Assistance. Our Price-Guarantee ensures unbeatable value, and our Support Team is ready to assist.