Volunteer With Us
You don’t have to be a member to lend a hand – everyone is welcome to come along to public events and try things out. Volunteers help with:
Tree planting and foreshore weeding
Northern Pacific Seastar and Undaria removal
Breakwater clean-ups
Raft counts
Education events and community stalls
Fundraising activities
Some specialised roles, such as penguin guiding and research, require training and a regular commitment. Others are one-off or occasional opportunities.
Sponsor a Penguin
Sponsoring a penguin is a meaningful way to support our research and conservation work while staying connected to the colony. Funds from sponsorships help cover costs such as microchips, scales, data loggers, veterinary support, monitoring equipment and volunteer training. Sponsorship options:
One-off Penguin Sponsorship – $100
Ideal as a gift or special dedication
Includes a digital adoption certificate
Become a Member Today
Membership of Earthcare St Kilda
Your Membership
Your membership helps to:
Fund research equipment and monitoring programs
Supply tools, seedlings and safety gear for volunteers
Support education programs for schools and community groups
Cover essential running costs of a small, volunteer-led charity
As a registered charity, membership fees and donations are tax deductible, please save your receipt.
Members receive regular updates, invitations to member-only events such as certain marine pest removals and breakwater clean-ups, and the right to vote at our Annual General Meeting.
Why Get Involved?
Earthcare St Kilda is powered almost entirely by volunteers and community support. By becoming a member, volunteering at events, donating or sponsoring a penguin, you directly support practical conservation work on Melbourne’s doorstep.