Darling Range Wildlife Shelter Inc

Get Involved

Become a Volunteer

We are keen to hear from people able to make a commitment to volunteer with us.  Please consider the following points if interested in volunteering: –

  • You need to be over 16 years of age. If, however, you are interested as a school student we will need the support and involvement of your school and you will need to be over 14 years of age.
  • It is not necessary for you to have extensive experience in caring for wildlife as training will be provided.
  • You will need to commit to participating in DRWS volunteer development sessions held on a quarterly basis.
  • We will ask you to commit to either a morning or afternoon shift on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
  • You should have a current Tetanus immunisation.
  • You will need to become a paid up financial member of DRWS.
  • You will need to complete a DRWS and DEC volunteer registration form, which will be provided by us during your orientation.

There are many other ways volunteers can help other than directly working with wildlife. General facility and grounds maintenance are just two areas where support is often needed. If you think you have a skill we could use please don't hesitate to contact us.

If interested in volunteering please contact us via volunteers(at)darlingrangewildlife(dot)com(dot)au

Things you can do to help Wildlife

  • Put a birdbath in your garden.
  • Plant local native plants on your property or help out local 'friends of' on planting days – native plants are water friendly and provide food and shelter. Check out information on the Wildflower Society of WA website.  Plant sales are also regularly held by the Friends of Kings Park.
  • Keep your cat indoors or build it a secure run. If it does spend some time during the day outside, ensure it wears two bells to warn birdlife and small reptiles when it is around (as many cats can control the sound made-or not-by just one bell).
  • Manage your dog’s behaviour by keeping it on a lead at all times during walks, avoid conservation areas marked as not suitable for dogs and consider getting an enclosed dog run if you have a large bush property.
  • De-sex your pets and do not dump unwanted domestic pets.
  • Avoid using pesticides. For example, if you have an issue with rats please consider these tips to minimise harm to native wildlife: Society for the Preservation of Raptors Fact Sheet.
  • Be aware of wildlife when driving.
  • Don’t litter. In particular, when fishing, don’t leave fish hooks, line, sinkers, plastic bags or any other litter behind. They are a danger to wildlife.