The department has a number of volunteering opportunities available all year-round across the state to help manage our Botanic Gardens, National Parks and Reserves. Whether you want to spend a day volunteering your time or want to commit to long-term projects, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Volunteering opportunities
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Help care for our Port River dolphins with the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Adelaide Gaol
Step back in time and join the Adelaide Gaol’s volunteers.
Botanic Gardens
Raise your green thumb at the Botanic Gardens.
Learn more about botany and volunteer at the State Herbarium
Campground Host
Become a campground host in one of our participating national parks.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Get up close to our native animals and their environment at Cleland Wildlife Park.
Friends of Parks
Get your hands dirty and join a Friends of Parks group.
Friends of Heysen Trail
Enjoy walking, talking and supporting the Heysen trail
Glenthorne Action Team
Join the Glenthorne Action Team and be part of the creation of Adelaide’s newest national park Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta.
Volunteer Ranger Program
Become a volunteer ranger in one of our participating national parks.
Find out more about our volunteer safety procedure
The safety of our volunteers is important to us. Find out more about our volunteer safety procedure.
