We are now accepting applications for the Weed Eradication Program (WEP) volunteer program.
The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) provides opportunities for appropriately skilled and physically fit people to assist in eradicating invasive weeds.
In return, volunteers are provided with basic accommodation, a food allowance, and return airfares.
Three volunteer intakes are available for 2024:
- 01 June 2024 – 30 June 2024
- 01 July 2024 – 31 July 2024
- 22 July 2024 – 31 August 2024
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What do volunteers do?
Volunteers work alongside LHIB Bush Regeneration staff, undertaking Island-wide grid searches and control of target weeds.
This work is highly physical, and involves working in steep and dense bushland, using hand-based and herbicide application weed control techniques, navigating uneven terrain, and often working in wet and exposed weather conditions.
Work hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm from Monday to Friday. A minimum of four weeks commitment is required.
Volunteer selection process
Volunteers are selected through a competitive application process and must demonstrate a high-level of plant identification skills and bush fitness.
To apply, please email [email protected] and attach:
Applications close on Sunday 7 April 2024.
Enquiries
Sign up to updates on future Volunteer Weed Program intakes and get in touch with questions by contacting the LHIB:
[email protected] or (02) 65632066 extension 42.