Volunteer
C4 is run by volunteers.
Whether you’re a local or visitor, conservation takes teamwork, and we value all of our volunteers. Check out our regular volunteering opportunities below or visit our Events page for special events.
Ready to make a difference?
Volunteer to plant trees
Our tree planting days are a hands-on way to support habitat restoration, where you can connect with others, learn about native species, and help grow a future for cassowaries and our rainforest.
Location: Locations around the Cassowary Coast
Duration: Periodically throughout the year
Hours: ~5 hours
Experience required: None
Volunteer in our Native Plant Nursery
Get hands-on with conservation by volunteering at the C4 Native Plant Nursery, where you can help propagate and grow native plants used for our revegetation projects.
Location: C4, 55A Porter Promenade Mission Beach
Duration: Ongoing; Tuesdays & Fridays
Hours: 4 hours
Experience required: None
Volunteer in our Environment Centre
Our Environment Centre is the heart of our operations in Mission Beach, where you can connect with fellow members, engage with visitors, manage our merchandise and inspire others to protect our unique environment.
Location: C4, 55A Porter Promenade Mission Beach
Duration: Ongoing; Monday – Saturday
Hours: 5 hours
Experience required: None
Volunteer in Administration
Lend your skills in administration, organisation and communications at C4, where your support behind the scenes helps drive successful projects and spreads awareness of our mission.
Location: C4, 55A Porter Promenade Mission Beach
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: 4+ hours
Experience required: Computer skills, communication skills
Volunteer in Citizen Science
Have you seen a cassowary in the Mission Beach area? Help us by reporting sightings through the form below. Our local citizen scientists help us track active, injured, and deceased cassowaries, supporting vital conservation efforts.
Location: Online
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: <5 minutes
Experience required: Must be able to identify a cassowary at various stages of development.
‘Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. Do what you can.’
– Edmund Burke