GET INVOLVED
There’s a role for Everyone at ORRCA
Whether you volunteer your time, support our mission or help raise awareness, you can make a real difference for marine mammals in Australia.
2,427 CALLS TO OUR RESCUE HOTLINE IN 2025
900 INCIDENTS REQUIRING AN ON-SITE RESPONSE
58 MARINE MAMMAL ENTANGLEMENTS
365 NEW TRAINED RESCUE RESPONDERS
MAKE AN IMPACT
Ready to Make a Difference?
Every rescue, every response, and every conservation outcome starts with people willing to step forward. Whether you want to respond on the ground, man our emergency hotline, or contribute to marine mammal research, there’s a place for you at ORRCA.
JOIN THE RESCUE TEAM
Join ORRCA's team of trained first responders working on the front line of marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation.
JOIN THE HOTLINE TEAM
our 24/7 Rescue Hotline is the heartbeat of ORRCA. Be the vital first point of contact for marine mammals emergencies, supported by our team.
JOIN THE RESEARCH TEAM
ORRCA’s research initiatives help advance marine mammal conservation and improve rescue outcomes.
become a member
Support our work by becoming a member and stay up to date with ORRCA. You'll receive exclusive access to our member portal.
Why Volunteers Matter
our impact starts with people like you
ORRCA volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year responding to marine wildlife emergencies, supporting rehabilitation efforts, assisting with research, and helping educate communities across Australia.
From the first hotline call through to rescue response and long-term conservation outcomes, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
There’s a place for everyone at ORRCA, regardless of your experience, background, or availability. Whether you’re volunteering your time in the field, supporting operations behind the scenes, contributing specialist skills, or helping raise awareness, every contribution makes a meaningful difference for whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs in Australia.
Not sure where you fit within the team? Reach out to us and we’ll help connect you with a role that suits your interests, skills, and time commitments.
ORRCA Impact Report
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DONATE TO ORRCA
ORRCA’s highly-trained team is 100% volunteer run. We handle life-saving calls 24 hours a day, every day, but we need your help to keep making an impact.
All donations to ORRCA Inc. are 100% tax-deductible, and a receipt will be provided automatically upon payment.
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100% of every purchase helps to protect our oceans and the marine mammals that call it home.
ORRCA acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians of Country, valuing their knowledge and connection of land, sea and sky. We recognise their deep cultural and spiritual connection to marine mammals within these waters