Conservation Volunteers Australia

Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is an Australia wide organization that welcomes everyone with a love of the outdoors and an interest in the environment. CVA’s  mission is “to attract and manage a  force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian Environment.”

CVA was founded in 1982 as the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Through it’s Better Earth program CVA coordinates and manages teams of volunteers to assist labour intensive community based conservation projects across Australia. CVA aims to assist Landcare groups, Catchment groups, Park Care groups, National Parks and Reserves, farmers, councils and anyone who manages land by providing teams of volunteers to carry out on-ground works. These works include Bush regeneration, fencing, tree planting, wetland, revitalisation, walking track construction, flora and fauna surveys, weed removal and heritage conservation.

The Canberra office services the Canberra and South East NSW region. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and locations, and you don't need any prior skills or experience. We have volunteer opportunities to suit your availability and interest (see the CVA website for more details at www.conservationvolunteers.com.au or contact the Canberra office on 6247 7770 or canberra@conservationvolunteers.com.au). CVA is also a Registered Training Organisation and delivers a Work for the Dole Program for 35 – 65 year olds. These programs are conservation projects and run for 6 months  for two days per week.

For more information, visit the CVA website or contact the Regional Manager for ACT and SE NSW.