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This is a not-for-profit organisation that owns and manages the historically registered "eco-battleship", the former flagship of the acclaimed *Whale Wars* series. Together with her courageous crews, the vessel helped save more than 6,000 whales and played a significant role in bringing an end to illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Today, while berthed in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands, the ship continues her mission of inspiring and educating people about ocean conservation. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, live music, wood-fired pizzas, community events, and more, with all proceeds helping support the ship's ongoing conservation, education, and outreach programs.
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our crew while the vessel is alongside (not underway). If you have skills or experience in maintenance, cleaning, cooking (especially wood-fired pizzas), event support, social media, hospitality, or simply a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Come aboard, meet like-minded people, learn new skills, and help us continue the mission of inspiring and educating future generations about the importance of protecting our oceans.
Interested in joining the crew? Contact us today or visit the ship at Docklands to learn more about volunteer opportunities
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Movies & TV
Events & social
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living abord a heritage listed ship in the hart of Melbourne, free tram zone, 500mts from Southern Cross Station to venture by train to some amazing regional towns like Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemain and more or jump on the ferry to visit the sea side town of Portalington or Geelong. Docklands location is a perfect central location to explorting the best of Victoria and Melbourne.
Help
From basic cleaning to helping with events, social media, maintenance - depending on your skills and passion we can fit to your abilities to help this mighty ship
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your accomidation includes wifi, a cabin (lockable) with double bed, sink and desk (approx 3x3mts). Shared basic toilet and shower facilities. The ship has a huge cozy 'mess' - loung with netflix, books etc. Large 'galley' kitchen
We have a large galley on the ship and a wood fire pizza oven. Breakfast primarily will be self serve - fruit, toast, cereal with at least one hot breakfast prepared for you. Lunch will also be self serve with soups, sandwich/rolls/wraps and options for heat and eat. Dinner (5) will be prepared for you - based on your prefereces from pasta, roasts, to laksa and more. The ship forcus on vegetarian based meals.
What else ...
This is a big ship - 59mts - 880tn is does not 'move' with water motion etc in the protected berth of Docklands.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We can offer you an additional dedicated separate cabin to work if you prefer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
The Admiral (Adi) (6 years)
Staffy - loves back scratches - demands recognition when coming and going.. he is The Admiral after all.
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