Our chapters across Australia will be run in accordance with applicable government directions, order regulations or guidance associated with COVID-19 currently in place.  Subject to change. 

To lead, strengthen and maintain public support for our Defence Campaigns by raising awareness, participating in raising funds, and engaging with people through educational initiatives.
The SSAL volunteer program is to achieve measurable benefits for marine conservation.

1. Raise donations to fund Sea Shepherd's Global campaigns

2. Engage with the public to raise awareness on the plight of our oceans

3. Encourage the public to support Sea Shepherd Australia

Sea Shepherd is a global leader in ocean conservation. We have been defending wildlife since 1977 and had some amazing wins. We have identified illegal fishing, climate change, marine debris and threats to vulnerable species as the four most pressing issues we need to tackle in order to ensure the health of the oceans and future of humanity.

These threats to our oceans are increasingly urgent and we need passionate people like you to help make a difference. If you are looking for a meaningful way to take action and want to have a sense of community involvement, then joining a chapter is for you.

There is no other group or movement like Sea Shepherd and our volunteer program reflects that uniqueness in the effort our volunteers put into our onshore volunteer program.

Being an onshore volunteer means that you are a supporter of Sea Shepherd and our shared causes, donating your time and efforts towards furthering our mission. You are also a part of our Outreach Crew – a growing team throughout the world. Active volunteering requires you to volunteer min one shift every 3 months.

1. Providing a lean, strategic, and effective marine conservation organisation to sustain life in our oceans.

2. We provide a direct-action, hands on approach to the issues impacting our oceans, be that via our ships at sea, or our frontline beach clean-up volunteer teams around the country.

3. On shore volunteers raise funds and awareness in the community.

4. Community, government, and school engagement play a big part of our advocacy to ensure a greater awareness of the importance of our oceans and what role we can all play in protecting them.

SSAL welcomes anyone wanting to share their skills, expertise, passion, and time. Under 18s are welcome.

The onshore volunteer program is hard work and is not for everyone or for every Sea Shepherd supporter. It requires commitment, initiative, sacrifice, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

Helping to defend conserve and protect marine life requires time, dedication, passion, and the readiness to attend and promote our mission through public awareness.

SSAL offers a diverse range of volunteering opportunities including • Selling merchandise,

• Handing out information brochures at events,
• Collecting donations,

• Signing up supporters to our enews and monthly giving program Direct Action Crew (DAC). • Stocktakes
• Merchandise packing and preparation
• Data entry

• Social media communication • Event planning
• Education Talks and activities • Beach clean-ups

• Fundraising/Events

We are flexible with each volunteer’s time commitment and always strive for long term active volunteers. Volunteers add great value to what the organisation does and supports SS to achieve its mission and strategic objectives.

Volunteer induction/orientation occurs soon after a volunteer is first recruited. It is an Induction/socialisation process in which volunteers are familiarised with the organisation and its key people

Training and development is offered to new recruits and for members who have been with the organisation for some time, but who are taking on a new position, or planning to do so, will also have access to appropriate training and development opportunities.

All Australian Chapters are supported by SSAL Head Office and are overseen by the National Outreach Coordinator. Each Australian Chapter has a Chapter Coordinator who is responsible to guide and oversee volunteers in their work programs.

The Chapter Coordinator will provide you support by:
• Giving encouragement and constructive feedback
• Organising meetings to discuss performance and development and issues of concern
• Offering meetings and training with other volunteers who may be working in a similar role • Sharing feedback from customers or other stakeholders on aspects of service delivery
• Considering your interest in decisions that affect you
• Inviting you to team meetings, special events and social functions
• Celebrating your achievements and efforts
• Where appropriate, provide a reference or act as a referee to your prospective employer

Sea Shepherd is a non-profit organisation, run purely on the donations of our supporters. To ensure that these donations are not directed away from our campaigns, the fee helps to cover administrative costs involved in processing your volunteer application.

Volaby is a software tool built by Orange Sky Australia. It is an on-boarding, rostering, and reward program.  Sea Shepherd Australia Chapters uses Volaby to make an impact more effectively in our organisation. A streamlined on-boarding process that enables new volunteers to apply, input details, upload certifications and get verified all on the one platform.

Please refer to the Volaby Guide for further information or go to guide.volaby.org

Email Volaby Support at support@volaby.org

The data that you provided to your volunteering organisation is stored by Campfire and managed by your volunteering organisation.
Please click here to access the Campfire privacy policy and contact your volunteering organisation for information on their privacy policy.

https://campfireapp.org/privacy-policy/

Many of our Chapters are based in the capital city of each state/territory. This does not mean that they do not operate in your area. To find out whether the Chapter has activities in your area that you could become involved with you can send the chapter an email. They may be looking to expand in your area or running events nearby.

If you are having any issues with the application form, please email australia@seashepherd.org.au or contact us via 1300 623 267.