1. ‘ The other 98%... the un-usual suspects

2. 2008 CVA Results Number of individual projects completed4267 Number days on projects completed 22,250 (equivalent 60 years!!) Number of days volunteered by individuals 126,319 Number of stems planted356,643 Area covered by stems planted502,526 m2 Number of trees planted610,582 Area covered by trees planted1,521,488m2 Length of walking track constructed27,712.2m Length of walking track repaired207,795.9m Length of boardwalk constructed102.71m Length of boardwalk repaired12,272.2m Area covered by weed removal8,348,036.2m2 Quantity of seed collected2,648kg Quantity of rubbish collected90,046kg Length of fencing constructed40.067m Length of fencing repaired36,898m Number of surveys undertaken1,061 Number of Project Partners engaged900

3. Motivation – the ‘why’ of the other 98%

4. Appealing to the other 98% a desire to have fun - an opportunity to get out of the house to get fresh air – those with no backyard –social connectivity –meet people and make friends - try something different - Improve self esteem - ‘Make a positive difference’ - Connect with Family - Free supervised day activity - Inexpensive holiday or recreation experience - Safe, managed experience - want to turn up and not have to organize anything - Do something meaningful that is not ‘confronting’ – no ongoing commitment or responsibility’ - Health & well being - Hard work - Do something about Climate Change – people want to act - Learn something new - Skills development - Work experience - Life Experience - Participate in training non-accredited and/or accredited - Practical experience to complement study - gain some confidence/experience before joining a regular community group or before going overseas - Corporate Social Responsibility - Team building - Special event - A break from family culture / mix with other cultures - Practice English - Meet ‘real’ Australians - See Australia (the ‘real’ Australia) - have an adventure - Go somewhere you wouldn’t normally be able to go - Work in national parks & State Forests and rural lands and see behind the scenes

5. ‘Make it Easy’

6. For more information Freecall 1800 032 501 or visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au