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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In accordance with work, health, and safety legislation we acknowledge our responsibility to ensure programs are carefully evaluated, managed, and supported to deliver enjoyable experiences along with positive health and wellbeing outcomes for participants. 

Current Vacancies & Expressions of Interest​​​​​​​

Volunteer Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently being called for the following:​


The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG)

Volunteer Garden Ambassador Program to be stationed at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart (7 days a week).​

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more.

For further information and to submit an application, please email rtbg@rtbg.tas.gov.au by 01 November 2023. ​


The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS)

​​​​​Volunteer Caretakers to be stationed at Maatsuyker Island for 6 month placements, between September 2024 and March 2027. Download the EOI to find out more.  

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more.

For further information and to submit an application email VolunteerSouth@parks.tas.gov.au by 01 November 2023


​​​Campground Hosts to be stationed at Schouten Island, for placements of up to 4 weeks, between December 2023 and April 2024.

​1-, 2- or 3-week deployments are also considered where 4-week placements are not filled.

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more:​.

For further information and to submit an application email volunteerfreycinet@parks.tas.gov.au​ by 8am Monday 25 September 2023.

Lakeside Track Ranger Assist Program (working bee) to be stationed on the Lakeside Track, Lake St Clair between 24 November 2023 and 26 November 2023 (2 nights).  In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date of 19 – 21 January 2024, has been set.​

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more:.

For further information, and to submit an application email VolunteerNorthWest@parks.tas.gov.au by 1 October 2023.


Gordons Hill Ranger Assist Program (working bee) to be stationed at Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area on 25 September 2023, 2 October 2023 and 9 October 2023.  

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more.

No need to register your interest – just turn up!

For further information, please contact VolunteerSouth@parks.tas.gov.au


​​Fishcare

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is calling for Expressions of Interest for Fishcare Tasmania Volunteers to assist with the roll out of community engagement programs for recreational fishers and the wider community.

Download the Expression of Interest document to find out more.

For further information, please contact the Regional Fishcare Coordinators.  

Fishcare Volunteers North 

Fishcare Coordinator North 

171 Westbury Road Launceston TAS 7250 ​

Phone: 0417 355 652 

Email: fishcarenorth@nre.tas.gov.au 


Fishcare Volunteers South 

Fishcare Coordinator South 

134 Macquarie St Hobart TAS 7000 

Phone: 03 6165 3039 

Email: fishcaresouth@nre.tas.gov.au​

​​Gene​​​​​ral expressions of interest

​Registering as a volunteer will enable you to indicate your areas of interest and ensure are informed of volunteering activities and opportunities with the Department. ​

​​Why b​​ecome a volunteer​​?

Volunteers are a valued part of our organisation, providing their time, skills, and knowledge freely and willingly, complementing our existing resources, but not replacing paid positions. 

We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, who add considerable value to Departmental programs and will continue to identify and provide opportunities for the public to get involved to partner with us to care for the Tasmanian environment. ​​​​

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