Volunteer
We’re looking for a small number of active and dedicated volunteers to help us preserve the natural beauty of Moreton Island by:
- controlling the spread of pest plants
- regenerating degraded areas with native plants
- removing rubbish from beaches and campsites.
During our volunteer weekends, volunteers are expected to:
- work within a small team for at least 9 hours over 3 days
- be on time for daily briefings and follow instructions
- be self-sufficient, proactive and considerate of others.
By volunteering with us, you’ll gain skills in plant identification, weed control and plant propagation, plus contribute to preserving one of the most pristine places in the world.
Due to travel times it is not practical to conduct day trips for volunteer work.
We support overnight stays by providing single tents, stretchers, and a camp kitchen with prep and cooking utensils -- pots etc.
What's on
As Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) is a 90 minutes by ferry it is not practical for us to host 1 day volunteer trips. We support overnight camping by providing single tents, stretchers, and a camp kitchen with fridge.
Provisional volunteer programme for Jan to June 2025
February Sun 16th 12.30 to Thurs 20th North Point.
March Tues 25th returns Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon restricted to experienced volunteers who can help with moving and setting up at Blue Lagoon.
March Fri 28 to Sun or Mon Blue Lagoon
April Fri 4th, Sat 5th to Sun, Mon Blue Lagoon
May Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd to Mon 2.15 & 5 pm Blue Lagoon
May Mon 5th to Thurs 8th Move camp from Blue Lagoon to North Point
Bold indicates a 4WD will carry luggage on the MIcat
MICat Depart 8am Return 3pm arrive mainland 4.30 pm. unless otherwise stated.
All trips depart from 14 Howard Drive, Port of Brisbane.
Further information
Scroll down for more volunteer info
Use the link for more specific information Link to Volunteer info sheet Volinfo.pdf
Non members are welcome to participate in volunteer events on the island.
Bookings Use the form below to book.
Nominate for above events
Accommodation
- single or twin share pop-up tents, stretchers and sleeping mats
- a well-appointed communal kitchen and covered seating area
- a hot shower
- NPWS toilet
- food and beverages for the entire trip in your own esky
- plates and cutlery
- sleeping bag and a pillow if required
- hat, long-sleeve shirt, closed shoes and gardening gloves
- sunscreen and insect repellent
- secateurs if you have them.
Transport
Cost payable to MIPC.
$80 for returning volunteers (includes the MIcat fare $76.)
$100 for new volunteers
Moreton Island Protection Committee uses these funds to provide ferry fares and 4WD transpoort. All you need is BYO food and bedding (bare stretcher provided).
MIPC thanks for the support provided to volunteers by
- Mulgumpin Camping for help with camping fees,
- MICat ferry for significantly discounted fares,
- Camp kitchen and bare stretcher in a tent provided by Alan Genninges
- On Island 4WD transport provided by volunteers.
Please add me to the volunteers email list
Each event has a limited capacity.
