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Volunteers and Assistant Regional Representatives - Launceston

The Orangutan Project
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Are you interested in joining a community of like-minded people to help save orangutans?

It's easy to join one of The Orangutan Project’s volunteer teams across Australia. You’ll passionate people who are making a real difference to help orangutans and the forest communities who share their home. Best of all, 100 per cent of the donations you collect will go directly to supporting orangutan conservation projects!

The Orangutan Project highly values our wonderful volunteers and the enormous contribution they make. Our volunteers help to raise much needed funds and awareness about the urgency of conservation of critically-endangered orangutans and their forests.

Our volunteers come from many different backgrounds and bring diverse experience and skills. As a volunteer, there are lots of things that you can do to make a difference. You can choose what you do and how much time you contribute.

You might have skills in event management, administration, finance, accounting, marketing, fundraising, logistics, training or human resources. We welcome all these skills and many more.

We are also looking for volunteers who are keen to develop and learn new skills. You might be interested in learning about fundraising, event management, finance or administration. We offer training and support so you can develop and explore these new skills.

A few ways you can contribute: • Set up and lead a team in your area, coordinating events, market stalls and fundraisers • Join an existing team and help sell merchandise or raise funds at market stalls • Place donation boxes at shops and manage the funds raised • Sell fundraising chocolates at your place of work or local shops • Manage and order the merchandise for market stalls and fundraisers • Coordinate an event such as a trivia night • Organise and present at primary schools to raise awareness and funds

Your local Regional Representative and the rest of The Orangutan Project team will help you find an activity that suits you.

Why volunteer with the Orangutan Project? • Personal satisfaction in knowing that you have contributed to saving orangutans from extinction and helped forest communities • Being part of a great team, having fun and meeting people while actively engaging in your community • Developing skills and experiences that will increase your employability • A tangible way to give back and knowing that 100% of funds raised goes directly to conservation work in Sumatra and Borneo

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.