Mission

– to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

Founded in 1982 in Ballarat, Victoria as the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

For over 20 years CVA has involved thousands of Australians in the care and preservation of their local environment.

Conservation Volunteers Australia works in partnership with Regional Bodies, Local Councils, National Parks and community groups across Australia to increase community involvement in practical NRM activities.

In addition to providing teams of managed volunteers, CVA is now able to offer project partners training and support in volunteer risk management.

Environment Programs

Conservation Volunteers Australia is Australia's largest practical conservation organisation managing more than 2,000 conservation projects across Australia each year.

CVA works in partnership with Business, Government, Regional Bodies, Local Councils, National Parks and community groups across Australia to increase community involvement in practical national resource management activities.