BlazeAid volunteers come from all walks of life. You don’t need fencing experience — just a willingness to learn and lend a hand.

• No fencing experience needed — you learn on the job.
• Volunteer for a day, a week, or longer.
• All ages 12+ welcome.
• Under‑18s must be supervised by a responsible adult.
• Many volunteers are women, and many are in their 50s–80s.
• You must be able to follow directions and work safely and independently.

• Not all fencing is heavy work.
• Tasks include clearing debris, helping stand up damaged fences, threading wire, and holding posts.
• You’ll work alongside the property owner and a trained Team Leader.

• Contact the Camp Coordinator to discuss your travel plans.
• Confirm insurance and safety requirements before coming to basecamp.

• Ensure your tetanus vaccination is up to date.
• Bring insect repellent (flies and mozzies are common).
• Volunteers are strongly advised to have Ambulance Cover.
• Work is on rural properties in challenging conditions — ensure you’re physically suited.

• Morning Muster is usually at 7:30am every day (including weekends and public holidays).
• Teams may start earlier on hot days.
• Muster includes a welcome, safety briefing, and team assignments.
• Car‑pooling is encouraged; check road conditions before driving your own vehicle.
• Volunteers must have Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance if using their own car for BlazeAid work.
• After a day of fencing, return to camp to relax and share a meal.

• Families are deeply grateful for the support, company, and practical help volunteers provide.
• Your time helps communities recover faster after disasters.

• Provide Medicare number and expiry when registering.
• Strongly advised to have Ambulance Cover.

• Must have travel insurance that covers manual farm volunteering.
• Written proof must be provided to the Camp Coordinator before acceptance.
• Insurance must be active (check waiting periods).
• Ambulance Cover is strongly advised.
• Work done outside BlazeAid camps is not covered by BlazeAid insurance.

Belgium, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, UK

• Bring your Medicare card — you’re covered under Australia’s reciprocal agreement.
• Still strongly advised to have Ambulance Cover.

Italy & Malta

• Covered for medical/hospital care for your first 6 months in Australia.
• Must have a current Medicare card.
• After 6 months, you must follow the rules for other international volunteers.

New Zealand & Republic of Ireland

• Covered for public hospital and PBS medicines.
• Must still have travel insurance that covers farm volunteering.
• Ambulance Cover strongly advised.