Get involved - South Australia

Volunteering with The Wilderness Society in SA is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, embrace your creative side, and help revolutionise nature conservation in South Australia.

The Adelaide Campaign Centre has already helped to protect the vast mallee wilderness of Yellabinna, the spectacular Gammon Ranges & the Coongie Lakes wetland system plus the remote coastal wilderness of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park.  

Right now, we need passionate volunteers from across South Australia to actively support our Marine, Nullarbor, Coorong and Arkaroola campaigns.

Volunteers take 'Murray the Cod' for a swim at Overflow at The Bay 2009. Photo: Tammy-Jo Sutton.

There are many ways you can contribute, including:

• Coordinating & participating at stalls and events 

• Postcard & pamphlet distribution

• Assisting with campaign research and development 

• Helping out with IT skills or graphic design

• Painting and sewing banners, props, placards and costumes

• Motivating and inspiring others with your enthusiasm and energy!

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See below for ways to get involved and stay informed but remember, these are just a few examples of how you might be able to help. If you have specific skills and ideas to contribute, talk to our campaign staff today:

Join the SA Wilderness Action Group (SWAG):

This passionate group of volunteer activists is responsible for our fun & vibrant presence at parades, festivals, rallies and other events.  Members also write letters, distribute campaign materials and help out in the Campaign Centre. 

SA Marine Team's 'Christmas Under The Sea' at the Norwood Christmas Pageant. Photo: Katie Hodgson.

SWAG meets every Tuesday night at 6pm in the Adelaide Campaign Centre (Level 7/118 King William St, Adelaide):

Monthly Campaign Updates/Workshops

On the first Tuesday of every month, the team gets together to discuss all the latest campaign news, brainstorm ideas and plan future events.  Upcoming dates are 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May and 1 June.

Creative Workshops

Every other Tuesday night we have a creative workshop where we spend our time painting, sewing, and constructing banners, costumes and props for our events. 

For more information contact our Community Campaigner, Alyssa Fletcher, on (08) 8231 6586 or alyssa.fletcher@wilderness.org.au

Postcard, Pamphlet & Poster Distribution:

Did you know that South Australia is home to more unique marine life than the Great Barrier Reef yet less than 1% is fully protected?

With zoning arrangements for South Australia’s new marine parks being developed over the next 12 months, it’s absolutely critical that we spread the word about the need for large marine sanctuaries which will provide our unique marine life with a genuine refuge from harm.

Four very effective ways to help do this are:

(1)    Distribute printed information to libraries, cafes & supportive shops in your local area;
(2)    Letterbox campaign materials to streets in your area;
(3)    Get 10 campaign postcards signed by friends or family;
(4)    Put a campaign sticker on your car, boat, bin or wherever it’s likely to be seen.

To have materials posted out to you, contact alyssa.fletcher@wilderness.org.au

Stay Informed:

Receive our weekly email update:
Even if you can’t make it to regular meetings, you can still be active in helping us protect South Australia’s wilderness areas.  Join our volunteer email list to receive a weekly email letting you know about upcoming events and other volunteering opportunities.  Just email your details to alyssa.fletcher@wilderness.org.au