Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, make friends and learn new skills in the process. View our range of exciting volunteer opportunities below and sign up today.
Did you know that ECOllaboration not only has hundreds of volunteers who join us for our seasonal events, but that we also have a core team of dedicated long term volunteers who help run our year round social impact programs, such as River Patrol and Water Monitoring.
We offer a range of volunteering opportunities for individuals from all walks of life who are passionate about environmental conservation. From hands-on rehabilitation work like tree planting and waterway rubbish clean-ups, to assisting with the collection of citizen science data on platypus populations, our volunteers enjoy learning new skills and knowing that they are making a real impact. Whether you only have a few hours or want to commit long-term, we welcome people of all skill levels and backgrounds to join our conservation mission.Â
our volunteering opportunities
 Monthly
Water Monitoring
Help us collect data on the quality of local waterways with our scientific water testing kits.Â
 Fortnightly
River Patrol
Join the crew on our boat for a rewarding adventure on the water whilst removing rubbish from the Maroochy River.
PlatyTracker
Help us protect platypus by collecting regular data on sightings and habitat.
 Seasonal
Frog Monitoring
Experience stunning wetlands and botanic gardens after dark whilst learning how to spot native frogs.
Platypus Monitoring
Enjoy serene creeks and rivers whilst on the lookout for one of Australia’s most unique and elusive creatures.
 Casual
Project Based
Have some special skills to put to use or have an exciting project idea and want to collaborate? Reach out to us today!
Community Events
Keep an eye out for our community events through the year, such as planting days and botany workshops.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteer Spotlight
Here are just a few of our dedicated volunteers and the amazing contributions they’ve made to our projects
Thomas Klinger
Water Monitoring Data Entry
Don Cameron
Water Monitoring Data Visualisation and Mapping
