Are you interested in nature and wildlife? Wanting to support local biodiversity while out on your favourite walk or bike ride? Join the Whakatipu Wildlife Trust trapping crew!
Join in on Wai Wānaka’s stream assessment events and get to know the health of your waters! All collected data will be used for stream quality monitoring.
Help rebuild native habitats one plant at a time- get your hands dirty, enjoy being out in the fresh air, and meet people from all walks of life!
Play your part in helping keep Wānaka native and sustainable! Join WAI Wānaka’s working bee for native tree planting and maintenance with local restoration groups.
A great day out hiking in the hills with purpose! Wilding conifer control (of small trees with hand tools) in beautiful parts of Central Otago
Volunteers passionate about the environment and community are needed for working bees involving garden type work, plantings, maintenance or rubbish clean-ups in the Alexandra and Clyde areas. There are also opportunities in admin and marketing tasks.
Spend an hour with WAI Wānaka for a monthly lakefront clean-up! Help collect, and sort rubbish, or even help with data entry!
If you feel enthusiastic about educating the Island's visitors in the area of ecological restoration, then this might be the role for you!
Imagine what Central Otago was like before fire, clearance for early pastoral farming, gold mining, rabbits, and introduced weeds. Support conservation efforts in Central Otago by caring for plants at this native nursery in Clyde. No experience required!
Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and working on outdoor projects? There are various conservation volunteer opportunities available across Dunedin, led by community groups. Get in touch and they will help you find projects that match your interests!