We are actively involved in local conservation issues as well as biological issues, in a sometimes very difficult political and local environment. We greatly value the contributions made by volunteers, and in fact your efforts as a volunteer are essential for the continuing operation of the Station. We have over 50 volunteers visiting the station each year. We tend to employ an 'all hands on deck' attitude, due to erratic weather and time and people constraints. Flexibility plus a dynamic and enthusiastic approach are at least as important as practical skills.
Initiative is valued as is the ability to work in a team and live in close proximity to others.
We will endeavour to find you a project or series of tasks that you enjoy and to help you learn new skills. We recommend a stay of at least two weeks, preferably more. We do not work regular hours, but as we live close to nature, our hours are dictated by the environment and the enormous amount of work we have to do. You will however have time off to see the beach and experience the local area. The Cape Tribulation Tropical Research Station provides opportunities for students who wish to examine aspects of the biology, geography, sociology or other aspects of this lowland wet tropical environment.