Autumn Volunteer Programs

Volunteer this autumn

Autumn is your chance to give back while exploring Victoria’s most iconic national parks, with Expressions of Interest to volunteer opening soon.

From half-day experiences to longer-term commitments, there’s an opportunity to suit every schedule.

Imagine yourself:

  • Camping under the stars at iconic sites
  • Supporting hikers on remote trails
  • Rolling up your sleeves for conservation projects
  • Helping protect marine life along our stunning coastline

Whatever your passion, there’s a way to make a difference – and make some amazing memories while doing it.

Volunteer Track Ranger Program

Provide a friendly face to hikers, helping keep them safe while walking along some of Victoria’s most iconic trails – or help protect sea life with our first ever marine conservation volunteering program.

Visit ParkConnect for a full list of Volunteer Track Ranger opportunities and create a profile to register for activities.

Register now

 

Campground Host Program

Stay at beautiful parks across the state – welcoming visitors, supporting Rangers, assisting with campground maintenance, and helping campers make the most of their time in the outdoors.

The campground host program will operate over Labor Day and Easter weekends 2026:

 Applications will be opening soon, to be notified when they open please register and join the campground host group.

 

Celebrating over two decades of our volunteer programs

We’re celebrating two incredible volunteering milestones - 25 years of our Campground Host Program and 20 years of our Volunteer Track Ranger Program.

Thousands of people have been able to enjoy safe, memorable experiences of Victoria’s many natural wonders thanks to the dedication of many passionate volunteers who have been part of these programs for over two decades.

Volunteer procedures and resources

Looking for more information about volunteering with Parks Victoria?
Volunteers construct a mountain bike trail

Register as a volunteer on ParkConnect

Find all the latest volunteer activities in your area by visiting our ParkConnect portal. You can register as a volunteer on ParkConnect, create a profile, find local volunteering opportunities, and celebrate your achievements.
Volunteers in Wattle Park

Volunteering in Parks Manual

The Volunteering in Parks Manual provides staff and volunteers with the tools they may need to run volunteer programs and activities, so that they are consistent with the national volunteering standards. Download the manual for more information.
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Apply for Working with Children Check

Parks Victoria is dedicated to providing a child safe environment across all its managed parks and reserves. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for all volunteers who participate in a group or activity more than once. Volunteer Working with Children Checks are free and applied for via the Department of Justice. Click here to apply.
Tree planting by volunteers

Vision for the future

To find out about the future of volunteering at Parks Victoria download the Volunteering in Parks Strategic Plan.
Volunteers on a beach

How to upload your Working with Children Check to ParkConnect

Once you have your Working with Children Check card, you will need to upload a photo of the card to your ParkConnect volunteer profile. If you need help with this, click here.
Volunteer dressmakers at Werribee Park

Volunteering in Parks Manual FAQs

Got any questions about the Volunteering in Parks Manual? We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions here to make your time volunteering as easy as possible.
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