Volunteering with the Parks and Wildlife Service
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) appreciates the assistance provided by thousands of hardworking and skilled volunteers around Tasmania.
Each year individual volunteers, community volunteer groups and volunteer service organisations like Wildcare Tasmania contribute invaluable assistance through works and activities in our national parks and reserves in partnership with the PWS.
Each day these significant contributions help deliver environmental, conservation and sustainability outcomes and inspire more Tasmanians to engage and connect with their landscapes and communities.
We invite you to consider being a volunteer with us. There are a variety of ways you can be involved including:
Year-round and seasonal volunteer caretaker programs
A number of caretaker volunteer opportunities with the PWS are available throughout the year. These opportunities involve placements ranging from 1 month to 6 months and include:
Maatsuyker Island Volunteer Caretaker
Cape Bruny Light Station Volunteer Caretaker
Bruny Island Quarantine Station Volunteer Caretaker
Deal Island Volunteer Caretaker
Melaleuca Volunteer Caretaker
Waterfall Valley Volunteer Caretaker
Mount Field Volunteer Campground Caretaker
Ranger Assist opportunities
When applications are open for these volunteer caretaker positions, they are offered through an Expression of Interest process.
To learn more about volunteering opportunities with the PWS, including caretaker vacancies, please visit the
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE) Volunteering Opportunities page. Here you will find a listing of opportunities and information about becoming an authorised volunteer with NRE Tas.
Wildcare Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service partners with Wildcare Tasmania, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting almost 60 volunteer groups that help care for places of natural and cultural value across Tasmania. Our partnership provides operational funding to Wildcare Tasmania so that they can support volunteers and deliver the Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund grant program.
Wildcare Tasmania invites locals and visitors to join them in caring for Tasmania's wild places, wildlife and cultural heritage.
As a community of 2,000 members, volunteers, and donors, Wildcare is dedicated to making a positive impact across the state. With over 55 volunteer groups, Wildcare offers inspiring opportunities to explore and contribute to unique locations right across Tasmania.
For over 25 years, Wildcare has been looking after Tasmania's wilderness and wildlife. In 2023 Wildcare volunteers contributed over 37,000 hours, primarily within our National Parks and Reserves.
If you're interested in supporting our National Parks and wildlife, consider becoming a member of Wildcare Tasmania:
- Membership allows you the option to volunteer with any Wildcare group.
- Your annual membership fee of $35 (adult) directly contributes to caring for the Tasmania's wild places and wildlife.
- There are also membership opportunities for young people and corporates.
To become a Wildcare member or find out about opportunities to make a difference, visit the Wildcare Tasmania website.
Other community volunteer groups
The PWS also receives support from a large range of dedicated local community volunteer groups including sporting clubs, community progress associations, historical societies, Landcare and Coastcare groups.
For more information on joining your local Landcare group, please contact
Landcare Tasmania directly.
If your local community group would like to get involved, please contact the PWS on 1300 TASPARKS (1300 827 727) or contact one of the Regional Volunteer Facilitators below.
For more information
If you would like to discuss your volunteering options and interests in more detail or have a specific query about volunteering in your area, please contact the PWS regional volunteer facilitator or your local ranger.