Join the Mob: Become a BWR Member
Barossa Wildlife Rescue Incorporated (BWR) is a membership organisation. Anyone can apply to become a member!
Types of Membership
Members can be either Active Volunteers or Friends of BWR.
Active Volunteers are directly involved in our operations, including wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and care. There are various roles available, and you will be provided with training, mentoring and support. To find out more about the roles available, call our Rescue Hotline on 0402 646 574 and speak to Rose, or send us an email at info@barossawildliferescue.com.au
All our Active Volunteers are required to be members.
Friends of BWR are members because they care about wildlife and want to support our efforts to protect our local wildlife. While not directly involved with our operations, Friends of BWR provide invaluable financial support and enable our in-progress application to obtain Deductible Gift Recipient approval.
Do you love wildlife, but are unable to actively volunteer with us? Become a member to support us!
Benefits of Membership
Support and Advice
Receive expert guidance on wildlife care, provision of rescue equipment and guidance through DEW permit process
Training
Participate in BWR facilitated and funded wildlife carer training
Community
Make new friends and attend social events
Insurance
Be covered by BWR Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance while conducting activities for us
Have your say
Have a voice in the direction of BWR, including voting at General Meetings and eligibility for Management Committee
Stay in the know
Receive a quarterly newsletter. Be notified of events and important meetings
Be a wildlife hero
Feel good knowing you’re helping make the world a better place
Membership Fee
Barossa Wildlife Rescue charges membership fees because:
- We are a membership owned and run organisation. Membership fees generate a sense of ownership and responsibility for the organisation.
- Membership fees contribute a source of revenue to meet our core operating costs which benefit members, including public liability, association and volunteer insurance.
Annual membership fees are due at the beginning of each financial year (1 July).
Adult – $25
Family – $40
Concession – $10
Where members join after the beginning of the financial year, their membership fee for their first year of membership will be adjusted in accordance with when they became a member, as outlined below.
| 1 July – 30 September | Full fee |
| 1 October – 31 December | 75% of full fee |
| 1 January – 31 March | 50% of full fee |
| 31 March – 30 June | 25% of full fee |
Our Constitution and Code of Conduct
Members must agree to abide by our Constitution and Code of Conduct.