WIRES Wildlife Rescue Project

Support the rescue and rehabilitation of Australia’s native wildlife. Teams build essential resources such as joey pouches, possum dreys, or habitat boxes for WIRES volunteers.

The Experience

This hands-on conservation experience brings your team together to support the rescue and rehabilitation of Australia’s native wildlife. Participants work in teams to create essential resources used by wildlife carers, choosing to make joey pouches, possum dreys, or habitat boxes. Alongside the build, teams learn about the challenges facing native animals and the critical role of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. The session combines practical teamwork with purpose, giving participants the opportunity to contribute directly to the care and recovery of injured, orphaned, and displaced animals.

Experience Details

Key Requirements

Projector & screen required, microphone required for groups 30+ delegates, tables required
Corporate Volunteering WIRES Workshop

Experience In Action

Why This Experience Matters?

Australia’s native wildlife faces increasing threats from habitat loss, urban expansion, extreme weather events, and natural disasters. Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals require rescue, treatment, and long-term care. Resources such as joey pouches, habitat boxes, and possum dreys are essential for wildlife carers, providing safe shelter, warmth, and protection during rehabilitation and after release. Your team’s contribution also supports frontline rescue services, wildlife transport, emergency response, and ongoing care: helping ensure injured and displaced animals have the best possible chance to recover and return to the wild.

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Impact on Your Team

The experience combines learning with hands-on creation, strengthening collaboration and connection as teams work together to support a shared environmental purpose.
Big PictureCollaborationMorale BoostProblem-SolvingWork as One Team
WIRES Wildlife Rescue

Meet our Charity Partner

Resources created during this experience support WIRES, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation. WIRES operates a 24/7 rescue service, provides emergency response during major incidents, and supports a national network of trained wildlife carers. Team contributions help fund rescue operations, veterinary treatment, rehabilitation resources, wildlife transport, and education programs that protect native species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do teams make during this experience?
Teams choose to create joey pouches, possum dreys, or habitat boxes. These are essential resources used directly by WIRES wildlife carers to shelter, warm, and protect injured, orphaned, and displaced animals during rehabilitation and after release.
Who receives the resources teams create?
Everything made goes directly to WIRES, Australia's largest wildlife rescue organisation. WIRES operates a 24/7 rescue service and supports a national network of trained wildlife carers who use these resources in the field.
Do participants need any prior skills or experience?
No. The experience is designed for all skill levels. Teams work together with guidance provided throughout the session.
What do we need to provide?
You will need a projector and screen, tables for participants, and a microphone for groups of 30 or more.
What will our team learn during the session?
Alongside the build, participants learn about the threats facing Australia's native wildlife, including habitat loss, urban expansion, and natural disasters, and the critical role wildlife rescue and rehabilitation plays in protecting native species.
Is this experience suitable for a conference or large corporate event?
Yes. The format scales well for large groups and integrates easily into team days, conferences, and offsite events.

Ready to Create Impact with Your Team?

Let’s design a purpose-driven volunteering experience that inspires your team and transforms communities.