Current Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to Ōwhango Alive, where passionate volunteers work together to protect and restore the unique biodiversity of the Ōwhango area. If you care about conservation, wildlife, and making a difference, we’d love for you to join us!
TRAPPERS NEEDED
Pest Control and Trap Maintenance
What You’ll Do: Monitor traps, record data, and maintain trapping equipment to manage invasive species like possums, stoats, and rats.
Time Commitment: Flexible; regular visits to assigned traplines.
Who It’s For: Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hands-on work and protecting native wildlife.
ADMIN SUPPORT ROLE
Help us with Admin.
What You’ll Do: Assorted admin tasks from responding to emails, to putting Facebook posts together for events or outings. It could be a varied assortment of activities each month.
Time Commitment: Flexible; probably around 1 hour a day
Who It’s For: someone who wants to be involved, but not wanting to be out ‘in the field’.
You might be working full-time, but wanting to get involved to help the team make a difference.
WHAKAPAPA RIVER AT OHINETONGA SCENIC RESERVE
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH ŌWHANGO ALIVE?
Support Native Wildlife:
Help protect native birds, insects, and plants from invasive species.
Make an Impact:
Your efforts contribute directly to the preservation of Ōwhango’s natural heritage.
Learn and Grow:
Gain skills in conservation, pest control, and ecological restoration.
Community Connection:
Work alongside like-minded individuals and enjoy a sense of accomplishment together.