Rescue and Transport Training
Thank you for your interest in training with Wildlife Victoria
Before you register for training, here's some information to help you choose the volunteering role that's the best fit.
- Transport volunteers: Transporters move injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife between vet clinics and licenced wildlife carers. It requires minimal handling of animals as the wildlife are usually already contained and ready for transport.
This is a great role for anyone who wants to help our wildlife with a less hands-on approach, and many find it a good introduction to wildlife before becoming a rescuer.
Jump to information about transport training. - Rescue & Transport volunteers: Rescuers attend to injured, sick, or orphaned native animals. They assess the situation and then (if needed) capture, contain, and transport the animal to a vet. To be a rescuer you will need to be comfortable handling wild animals and liaising with members of the public.
Jump to information about rescue training.
Please note, online transport training is currently unavailable, and will re-open on September 18.
Online transport training registration process
Step 1: Watch the video below, to see whether wildlife transport is for you. (8 mins)
Step 2: Follow the link below to register and pay $15 for our online training course. (10 mins)
Step 3: Once you have registered and paid, Volunteer Services will send you a confirmation email and log in details. Note that registrations are processed on weekdays (not weekends and public holidays) so may take a few days.
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Basic Rescue & Transport training registration process
Step 1: Watch the video above, to see whether wildlife rescue is for you. (8 mins)
Step 2: Choose your preferred training event from the links below, then follow the links to register and pay. (10 mins)
- $50 standard
- $30 concession
- Plus optional $50 basic rescue kit
Step 3: Once you have registered and paid, Volunteer Services will send you a confirmation email.
If you have any queries about registration, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Training dates 2024:
- Warrnambool: Saturday, May 18.
- Inverloch: Saturday, June 1.
- St Arnaud: Saturday, June 15.
- Kurunjang: Saturday, June 22.
- Sunbury: Saturday, June 29
- Glen Waverley: Saturday, July 13
- Wangaratta: Saturday, July 27
- Epping: Saturday, August 17
- Creswick: Saturday, August 24
- Abbotsford: Saturday, September 14 (this event has reached capacity and registration has now closed. For enquiries please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- Abbotsford: Saturday, October 12 (this event has reached capacity and registration has now closed. For enquiries please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Wildlife Victoria training is supported by the Victorian Government.