Volunteer

Protecting the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is a shared responsibility. Volunteers across the region contribute their time, skills and local knowledge to help care for one of the world's oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforests.

Whether you're planting trees, monitoring wildlife or supporting community conservation projects, volunteering is a rewarding way to make a real difference while connecting with nature and your community.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is a practical way to help protect the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area while learning new skills, meeting like-minded people and spending time in nature.

Volunteer activities may include:

• habitat restoration and tree planting
• wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
• citizen science and research
• community education and events.

Find a volunteer opportunity

The Wet Tropics Management Authority does not directly coordinate volunteer programs. Instead, many community organisations across the region offer opportunities throughout the year.

Some organisations offering volunteer opportunities include:

• Australian Quoll Conservancy
• Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC)
• Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation (C4)
• Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue
• Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery
• Kuranda EnviroCare
• North Queensland Conservation Council
• Rainforest Rescue
• Tolga Bat Rescue and Research
• Trees for the Evelyn and Atherton Tablelands (TREAT)
• Treeforce
• Tree Kangaroo and Mammal Group

You can also search for opportunities through your local Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation, local council or community environmental groups. Each organisation offers different activities, locations and time commitments, so contact them directly to find the opportunity that's right for you.

Try citizen science

You don't need to commit to regular volunteering to make a difference. Citizen science projects allow anyone to contribute valuable information that supports research and conservation.

Two great ways to get involved are:

• Aussie Bird Count—Spend just 20 minutes recording the birds you see during Australia’s annual bird count.
• FrogID Week—Use the free FrogID app to record frog calls and help scientists monitor Australia’s frog populations.
  Your observations can help researchers better understand how wildlife populations are changing over time.

Respecting Country

The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is the ancestral home of Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, who have cared for Country for thousands of generations. When volunteering, respect cultural protocols, cultural heritage and the continuing role of Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples in caring for this living landscape.

Get started

Getting involved is easy:

1. Decide what type of volunteering interests you.
2. Find a local organisation or citizen science project.
3. Contact the organisation directly to learn about upcoming opportunities.

Thank you in advance, your efforts will help protect the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area for future generations.