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If you have recently joined Wildcare, or are considering joining, you will find below links to documents to help you on your journey to becoming a wildlife volunteer. It is essential that all wildlife volunteers have a thorough understanding of their obligations when dealing with protected species.
Our Volunteer Manual sets out information on how the wildlife volunteer sector operates as well as information about Wildcare. It includes detailed information on our comprehensive training program as well as the procedure to obtain a Permit Authorisation through Wildcare. Acess here: Wildcare Volunteer Manual
These Easy Reference Sheets set out the requirements for some of the most common facets of wildlife volunteering. Regardless of how much time you have, there is always some way each of us can contribute towards helping our local wildlife.
If you are interested in becoming involved as a release site, please read the information contained in our Easy Reference Sheet: Online Release Site Application Form
In Queensland, wildlife volunteers must adhere to the standards contained in various Codes of Practice. You can access the Codes here: Code of Practice for Rehabilitation of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Koalas in Queensland
The Guideline sets out important information from the Department of Environment Tourism Science and Innovation (DETSI) regarding how protected wildlife are dealt with in Queensland. Access the guideline here: Guideline Wildlife Management Rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned protected animals – Conditions and restrictions – Taking and keeping protected animals for rehabilitation and release
Important information on safety standards for undertaking volunteer wildlife work. The SMM contains detailed information on attending different rescue scenarios which must be adhered to, to ensure compliance with permit and insurance requirements. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the contents. Access Here: Wildcare Safety Management Manual
We have put together an information sheet for the most common species of wildlife which are rescued and rehabilitated in South-east Queensland. These sheets provide an overview of the training, permit and facilities required for each. We trust that these will provide guidance to new volunteers in choosing the species they would like to get involved in rescuing and caring for.