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Share environmental science skills overseas

Name: Bright Labs
Price range: $

Support biodiversity, nature conservation, climate change, energy science, and more.

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The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia and Africa, supporting them to achieve locally led development goals.

Australian volunteers work with partner organisations on environmental projects. If you’re interested in cross-cultural exchange, experiencing new opportunities and challenging yourself, learn more about becoming an Australian volunteer. Assignments are suited to skilled volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge, be flexible and adaptable, and contribute to strengthening capacity in the local context.

Whether you're looking to volunteer in-country or remotely, check out our environmental science assignments and discover the right fit for you.

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Practical support so you can focus on your assignment

Volunteers receive an accommodation allowance and a living allowance for daily expenses like food and internet. We also cover flights, insurance and more.
We provide extensive support including 24/7 emergency assistance, psycho-social support, comprehensive travel insurance and on the ground support from in-country teams.
We support volunteers' professional development, cultural awareness, and international connections with learning opportunities at all stages of the volunteer journey, including a comprehensive pre-departure briefing.

'My assignment here is to work as a mentor'

Leigh Sparrow reflects on his volunteer role as a Natural Resource and Conservation Officer, alongside his counterpart Conservation Officer Asaeli Tamanitokula.

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Skills we're looking for

We’re looking for volunteers to support locally led environmental science projects in a range of organisations. A broad range of assignments are available in biodiversity, nature conservation, climate change, energy science, and more, based on the current priorities of the program's overseas partner organisations.

In addition to technical expertise, we look for volunteers with skills such as:

Adaptability and resilience
Cultural sensitivity
Relationship-building

If you think you have the right skills, experience and attitude, check out the latest environmental science assignments.

Find your perfect assignment

Program partners are always looking for skilled volunteers, and roles change regularly.

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How we support environmental science volunteers

Financial support

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Safety & security

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Learning & development

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to ensuring that volunteers and partners can safely and equitably participate in the program, regardless of their identity. Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer.

Learn about our commitment to inclusion

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