Want a camping experience but also like to feel part of making it happen? Do you love being at Woodfordia and want more time to soak up the beautiful landscape? Perhaps you have some teenagers that would like to gain some work experience while you chill by the lake? Or maybe you’re on Centrelink and would like to get some different work experience (we are a registered organisation with Centrelink and your hours can count towards your mutual obligation with Centrelink). Volunteering at Lake Gkula Camping is also a great option for those living and travelling around the country in their home on wheels, be they backpackers or grey nomads.

We need a small number of volunteers to assist us in running the campgrounds, the lake, the glamping tents and the General Store & Café/BBQ. There are two possible ways to volunteer:

1. For a small donation of time, 4 hours per day for at least 3 days, you can come and enjoy Lake Gkula Camping and know that you’re supporting Woodfordia’s campground. In return, you’ll receive 1 basic meal per day plus an extra day to camp without any rostered shift. A great option if you only have a small amount of time but still want to be part of it.
2. For anyone with more time on their hands, we have “the backpacker package” (don’t worry, you don’t have to be a backpacker to join the crew this way). Commit to 7 days in a row, for 5 hours per day and in return, you’ll be able to camp an additional week, either before or after your week commitment. You’ll also receive 3 basic meals per day while working, access to cooking facilities for when you aren’t working, access to affordable laundromat, and access to one of our site vehicles to allow you to go to town or explore the region.

We also need some volunteers to assist us in preparing the site in the setup (last week in March) and cleaning up afterwards (17 – 21 April).