About us
Conservation Volunteers has partnered with individuals, businesses and governments in the conservation of our unique environment since 1982. In that time we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around Australia and across the world and supported their participation in a diversity of important projects to protect and enhance our environment.
Conservation Volunteers has grown from humble beginnings in regional Victoria to become a national organisation with a permanent presence in 30 locations around Australia and New Zealand and a project presence in many countries around the world.
Conservation Volunteers has built a network of people and organisations all of whom value our unique environment and recognise the increasingly important role that we all must play in responding to the challenges of species and habitat loss, environmental degradation, environmental skills shortages and the impact of a changing climate.
At Conservation Volunteers we recognise that if we are to succeed in achieving real environmental improvements we must continue to evolve as an organisation - we will continue to provide opportunities for all Australians – encouraging volunteering, improving life skills and opportunities, connecting communities, enabling people to become more active in their local communities and providing ways for people to connect with the environment.
OUR VISION
We believe in a healthy and sustainable environment, and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment.
OUR MISSION
To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect or enhance our environment and heritage.
OUR OBJECTIVES
A healthy, diverse and sustainably managed environment
Strategies:
- Develop and implement programs in line with recognised management plans that achieve measurable benefits for conservation
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- Manage and conserve special places with high community and conservation value
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- Reflect and respond to the changing needs of the environment
Environmentally involved communities
Strategies:
- Design programs to engage a broad range of community, corporate and government groups
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- Promote community health and wellbeing through environmental programs
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- Develop and deliver training to build skills and encourage environmental awareness
Conservation Volunteers Australia has received many awards recognising our work and the commitment of our volunteers. Click here to view our awards and recognition.
Conservation Volunteers is committed to making your entire experience with us as environmentally and culturally responsible as possible. Click here to view our Responsible Travel Policy.