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BirdLife WA - Volunteer with us

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

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Volunteer with us

Are you looking to make a real impact, grow your skills, or share your expertise for a good cause? BirdLife WA is calling for volunteers from all walks of life to support our mission to protect and celebrate Western Australia’s incredible birdlife.

We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities. You don’t need to be a bird expert—just bring your interest, skills and enthusiasm!

Examples of Birdlife WA Volunteer Opportunities

  • Reception: Greet visitors, answer phones, handle merchandise sales, redirect enquiries
  • Office: proof-reading, printing, mail outs, coordinate bookings for meetings, events and equipment, manage basic accounts
  • Computer-based: formatting files, data entry, internet searches, digitising documents, bookings and calendar entries, uploading documents, emailing membership as needed.
  • Communications Support: social media & digital content
  • Advertising Sales Representative: looking after existing advertisers and identifying potential new clients.
  • Event Support: Help with event setup, catering, transporting merchandise to events, manning stalls, liaison with councils and community groups
  • Community Engagement: Give talks to schools or community groups, lead bird walks (bird knowledge helpful). Retired teachers welcome!
  • Preparation of BWA Bird Guides: gathering bird-related information in rural areas, proof reading and editing (knowledge of bird names required)
  • Advocacy: Assist with bird conservation submissions & grant writing
  • Wheatbelt Bird Surveys: Keen to get out in the bush? Join one of our exciting regional survey projects.

To find out more and to express interest in volunteering with us, please complete our EOI form here.