Volunteer for your place with NT Parks and Wildlife

Published 15 May 2026

It's National Volunteer Week and this is your year to volunteer!

2026 has been declared the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, recognising the vital role volunteers play in building sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities around the world.

Whatever your interests, there’s a place for you in the NT Parks and Wildlife volunteer team.

As part of our celebrations this year, we invite you to discover how environmental volunteering can create connection, purpose and lasting positive change right here in the Northern Territory.

Whether you’re passionate about protecting nature, supporting local parks or strengthening community wellbeing, there’s a place for you in the NT Parks and Wildlife volunteer team.

Make 2026 the year you step forward, get involved and help shape a more sustainable future for all.

From a weekend working bee to a remote fence‑line patrol, a late‑night wallaby feed, a wade through the weeds at the Oolloo Sandbar or a morning chat around the propagation bench — there’s something for just about everyone to get involved with.

Find the volunteer role that’s right for you

• Want to learn more about plants? Chat with the Friends of the Darwin Botanic Gardens or the Alice Springs Desert Park propagation group.
• Keen on a future in land management? Become a  volunteer track ranger with NT Parks.
• Fascinated by wildlife and their incredible lives? Join a community involvement day at the Territory Wildlife Park or become a wildlife rescue volunteer.
• Love a good yarn with people from around the world? Volunteer as a campground host.
• Keen on long distance hiking or mountain bikes? Get in touch with the Weed Walkers, the Friends of the Larapinta Trail or the Centralian Rough Riders.
• Ready to get your hands dirty on the weekend? There’s a volunteer group out there waiting for your call.

Make a difference. Meet new people. Protect what makes the Territory special. Your time can help shape a more sustainable NT in 2026 and beyond.

To explore volunteer opportunities, find contact details and take the next step, visit the Northern Territory Government website.