The Federal Government is now looking for Green Army participants for Bass Coast Shire projects. You may know someone who is interested.
Here is the information:
Connecting people with our environment
Join the Green Army! Is this for you?
Are you aged between 17 and 24, an Australian citizen or permanent resident and would like to be a part of a team that will make a REAL difference to the environment in your local community?
Would you like to be paid an allowance while gaining skills, training and experience that can help you enter the workforce, improve your career opportunities or further your education and training?
Then the GREEN ARMY is for you.
The Green Army is an Australian Government initiative open to young people including Indigenous Australians, school leavers, gap year students, graduates and job seekers who are looking to develop skills, undertake training and gain experience in the delivery of conservation projects. Through this, participants will enhance opportunities for careers and further training in conservation.
Phillip Island – Protection and enhancement of habitat in Bass Coast
The project offers a wide range of experiences in the ongoing protection and re-establishment of penguin habitat across the Summerland Peninsula and in habitat corridors in Phillip Island and the Bass Coast region.
The project will:
Reverse the long-term decline in the extent and quality of Australian native vegetation
Protect and restore habitat-suitable vegetation for penguins, migratory birds and koalas
To Apply
Complete the application form on www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/green-army
More Information
Visit: www.environment.gov.au/green-army
Phone: (03) 5136 5875 or (03) 9326 8250