Careers in ConservationLaunch your career in conservation with field experience, volunteering and training with Conservation Volunteers. Conservation Volunteers provides you with the opportunity to get involved in projects such as surveying wildlife, learning about invasive species or undertaking wetland and coastal conservation. Opportunities include: Green Corps is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training programme for young people aged between 17 and 20 years. Green Corps offers you a six-month, full time, paid opportunity – giving you training and experience. Certificate in Active Volunteering The Certificate in Active Volunteering helps you demonstrate to educational institutions and employers the skills and experiences you have gained through volunteering. To achieve the Certificate 1, you need to volunteer for 30 hours or more and complete a log book. Field experience and volunteer opportunities Conservation Volunteers offers a huge range of options - from one day volunteer opportunities in all metropolitan centres to week-long expeditions in regional and remote areas. This can help you meet the practical component for your study and give you the advantage of volunteer experience when applying for work. South Australian Youth Conservation Corps The South Australian Youth Conservation Corps is open to young people aged between 15 and 24 living in South Australia. You volunteer for two or three day a week for 24 weeks and gain experience and training designed to assist you move into employment. It’s easy to get involved, simply:
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