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Volunteer

AKR 24/7 HOTLINE CREW

“My dog’s attacked a koala, what do I do?” “I’ve found a kangaroo hit by car and it’s injured…” “A possum is trapped under the hood of my car…” “How do I relocate an echidna from my home?”

AKR’s 24/7 Hotline receives thousands of calls each year to help a range of wildlife species and other animals in need. Training and support will be provided to enable you to provide advice and facilitate rescue or other assistance. Register your interest in joining AKR’s HOTLINE CREW by filling out the form on this page - it’s a great way to volunteer from home and put’s you right at the front line where all the action starts.

AKR LEVEL I RESCUE CREW

Are you keen to get outdoors and hands-on rescuing a range of animals in need? Are you a problem-solver and team player? It’s sometimes physical, it’s almost always challenging and it’s definitely educational.

  • No prior training or experience is required

  • Training, support and insurance is provided

  • Rescue and safety equipment is supplied

Minimum requirements. You will need:

  • To be 18 years or over

  • To hold a current Class C Drivers License

  • A reliable vehicle and mobile phone

  • To attend required training workshops

  • To obtain a National Police Clearance*

  • To apply for a relevant permit*

*An AKR Volunteer Coordinator will assist you with obtaining clearances and permits, none of which will be of cost to you as an AKR volunteer.

Fill out the form on the right to register your interest in joining the AKR Rescue Crew.

AKR CLINIC CREW

In early 2020 the AKR Clinic based at Campbelltown was established and treated over 50 new admissions each month. The Clinic provided veterinary care to hundreds of animals, mostly koalas and other wildlife and a bold, new model for wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation in SA.

When the short-term lease at Campbelltown expired the AKR Clinic took a risk and relocated to Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills with the hope of a permanent home. Unfortunately the facility fell short of expectation and AKR was recently disappointed to have to abort plans to establish a long-term home there.

The AKR Clinic is looking for a new and permanent home. AKR is conducting veterinary operations under a different and temporary model until a new site can be secured. We are not currently recruiting for the AKR Clinic but instead our existing volunteers are focused in other areas including rescue, research, education and administration.

If you are 18 or older you are welcome to apply to join our volunteer crews. We will register your details and get back to you when we’re ready to train up our next round of passionate volunteers keen to help save SA koalas and other wildlife. Please let us know via the form on this page if there are other skills or experience you have that could benefit AKR - Thanks in advance for contacting us!