Rural and remote volunteer programs

Regional Development Australia (RDA)

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of Australia's regions. A national network of RDA committees has been established to achieve this objective.

Conservation Volunteer Australia (CVA)

The aim of CVA is to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.
CVA has more than 2000 projects across the country each year.

If you have a love for the outdoors and an interest in the environment, then contact CVA. You don’t need any prior skills and it is suited for all backgrounds.

Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICVs)

Indigenous Community Volunteers go to Indigenous communities to transfer their skills, and when they leave, those skills and knowledge are passed on and remain with that community. They are people who respect Indigenous communities and culture, and who can adjust to urban, rural or remote areas. Most requests are for volunteers with business related skills, including business planning and development, project management, office and financial administration and systems, and IT.

Other skills areas include marketing, horticulture, diet and health, communication and presentation, art and craft, tourism, mechanics, handyman and trades jobs, and teaching. There is no cost for volunteers - ICV pays for travel and a basic living allowance.