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Volunteer in Otago

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Get involved with DOC volunteer activities in the Otago region.

Volunteer information - Otago

Find out how to apply, what to expect, and view acceptance and cancellation details for Otago volunteer activities.

Dunedin War on Weeds

We are looking for adventurous people to register for Dunedin’s War on Weeds.

Oamaru camp host programme

October - April: Volunteer as a camp host at Glencoe or Trotters Gorge campsite for one week or more over the summer.

Sandfly Bay - wildlife viewing ranger

Help protect the wildlife at Sandfly Bay by teaching visitors about it.

Dunedin – trail crew

The crew will be working on some of our high-priority tracks at Sandymount or Sandfly Bay, or on the Grahams Bush and Organ Pipes (Dunedin City Council) tracks.

Otago Central Rail Trail – building maintenance

Volunteers will travel to the Otago Central Rail Trail to paint small gangers and station buildings between Hyde and Middlemarch.

Catlins conservation trip

Come and spend a fun-filled weekend with like-minded individuals and knowledgeable conservationists.

Catlins coast – yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho nest search

Each year, volunteers help DOC rangers to search for yellow- eyed penguin/hoiho nests at monitored breeding areas along the Catlins coast.

Nugget Point Lighthouse Reserve – summer rangers

Rangers are needed to provide assistance and conservation education to visitors, as well as to maintain facilities.

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