Volunteer
We’re looking for a small number of active and dedicated volunteers to help us preserve the natural beauty of Moreton Island by:
- controlling the spread of pest plants
- regenerating degraded areas with native plants
- removing rubbish from beaches and campsites.
During our volunteer weekends, volunteers are expected to:
- work within a small team for at least 9 hours over 3 days
- be on time for daily briefings and follow instructions
- be self-sufficient, proactive and considerate of others.
By volunteering with us, you’ll gain skills in plant identification, weed control and plant propagation, plus contribute to preserving one of the most pristine places in the world.
Due to travel times it is not practical to conduct day trips for volunteer work.
We support overnight stays by providing single tents, stretchers, and a camp kitchen with prep and cooking utensils -- pots etc.
What's on
As Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) is a 90 minutes by ferry it is not practical for us to host 1 day volunteer trips. We support overnight camping by providing single tents, stretchers, and a camp kitchen with fridge.
Provisional volunteer programme for June to Jan 2026
June Sun 15th 12.30 to Thurs camp at North Point.
July Sun 27th 12.30 to Thurs camp at North Point.
Sept Tues 2nd Return options Fri, Sat,Sun,Mon Set up camp at Blue Lagoon
Sept Depart Fri 5th, Sat 6th Return Sun, Mon Blue Lagoon
Sept , Depart options Fri 19th, Sat Return options Sun, Mon, Fri 26th camp at Blue Lagoon.
Oct Sun 12th to Thurs Camp at Blue, then move to North Point
Nov Sun 23rd to Thurs Camp at North Point
Jan Sun 11th to Thurs Camp at North Point
Underlined indicates a 4WD will carry luggage on the MIcat
MICat Departs 8am Returns 3pm arrive mainland 4.30 pm mostly.
Confirmed times are on the booking sheet. Link to booking sheet is provided in your last email from MIPC, and will be provided in our emailed response in the booking form below.
All trips depart from 14 Howard Drive, Port of Brisbane.
Further information
Scroll down for more volunteer info
Use the link for more specific information Link to Volunteer info sheet Volinfo.pdf
Anyone with a passion for caring for Mulgumpin are welcome.
Bookings Use the form below to book.
Nominate for above events
Accommodation
- single or twin share pop-up tents, stretchers and sleeping mats
- a well-appointed communal kitchen and covered seating area
- a hot shower
- NPWS toilet
- food and beverages for the entire trip in your own esky
- plates and cutlery
- sleeping bag and a pillow if required
- hat, long-sleeve shirt, closed shoes and gardening gloves
- sunscreen and insect repellent
- secateurs if you have them.
Transport
Cost payable to MIPC.
$80 for returning volunteers (includes the MIcat fare $76.)
$100 for new volunteers
Moreton Island Protection Committee uses these funds to provide ferry fares and 4WD transpoort. All you need is BYO food and bedding (bare stretcher provided).
MIPC thanks for the support provided to volunteers by
- Mulgumpin Camping for help with camping fees,
- MICat ferry for significantly discounted fares,
- Camp kitchen and bare stretcher in a tent provided by Alan Genninges
- On Island 4WD transport provided by volunteers.
Please add me to the volunteers email list
Each event has a limited capacity.
