Volunteer: Takahē Recovery Programme

Volunteer for DOC or one of our partner sanctuary sites across New Zealand.

Every year the programme hosts a group of volunteers at the Burwood Takahē Centre to experience a week in the life of a takahē ranger.

The work varies throughout the year, but it may include:

feeding takahē
inspecting and maintaining pen fences
regular checking and maintenance of predator traps set in and outside the fence lines
general maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Volunteer at sanctuaries

Sanctuary sites often have opportunities for you to volunteer. This is a great way to support species recovery.

Explore Visit a takahe to learn about sanctuary sites you can visit or apply for their volunteer programmes.