Summer Volunteer Programs

Volunteer this summer

Summer 2025-26 is your chance to give back while exploring Victoria’s most iconic national parks, with Expressions of Interest to volunteer now open.

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.

Celebrating over two decades of our volunteer programs

We’re celebrating two incredible volunteering milestones this summer - 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 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.

Full day programs available at:

Port Phillips Head Marine National Park
Wattle Park
Mornington Peninsula National Park
Jells Park
Maroondah Reservoir Park

Multi-day programs available at:

Mount Buffalo National Park
Alpine National Park

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

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 in the following parks from the 26 December 2025 - 26 January 2026:

The Lakes National Park
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Hepburn Regional Park
Kurth Kiln Regional Park
Upper Yarra Reservoir Park
Grampians National Park
Great Otway National Park

Expressions of interest have now closed.

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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.

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.

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.