become a member
CONNECTED BY A PASSION FOR MARINE MAMMALS
ORRCA membership connects you to a passionate community committed to protecting marine mammals through rescue, research, education and conservation.
Why join?
More Than A Membership
ORRCA members play an important role in supporting marine mammal rescue, conservation and community education across Australia.
For just $50 a year, membership provides access to the ORRCA community, exclusive member communications, training opportunities, events and pathways into volunteer roles including Rescue, our 24/7 Hotline and Research teams.
Whether you’re looking to actively volunteer or simply support marine wildlife conservation, becoming a member is the best place to start. You'll enjoy:
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PORTAL ACCESS: Find resources, updates, training information and member communications.
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become eligible for pathways into ORRCA Rescue, Hotline and Research teams.
- COMMUNITY & NETWORKING: Connect with passionate marine wildlife advocates across Australia.
- EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: Access member events, social activities, rescue workshops and conservation initiatives.
- NEWS & CONSERVATION UPDATES: Stay informed with the latest ORRCA rescues, research and campaigns.
- SUPPORTING MARINE WILDLIFE: Help support the protection and welfare of marine mammals in Australian waters.
rescue team TRAINING
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE RESCUE TEAM?
We run public courses regularly throughout the year at locations along the coastline. If you’d like to join one of our Marine Mammal Rescue Workshops, you can explore our upcoming training dates and find a session near you.
there's a role for everyone at orrca
Together, We Make Rescue Possible
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.
Fundraise for ORRCA
Rally your community to support marine mammal rescue and conservation.
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
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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