Rio Tinto Earth Assist - a partnership between RioTinto and Conservation Volunteers Australia

There are heaps of ways you can get involved with Earth Assist.

You can join our School Holiday Program, either individually or why not organise a group of friends to volunteer together?

If you think that your class would enjoy the opportunity to volunteer on environmental projects, ask your teacher or community service coordinator to take a look at this website and give us a call. We can organise a community service project for your school, take a group out on a conservation project to get their Certificate in Active Volunteering, or run one of our endorsed programs with your Science class that counts towards your WACE.

There are so many ways to make your school day more fun by leaving campus with us and getting involved in some fun projects that will help your environment!

School Holiday Programs

We run programs every school holidays. You can join to make new friends, do something tangible to help the environment, and gain hours towards your community service obligations. You'll also learn something (in a fun way, promise!) about our environment and what it means to be sustainable.

To join our School Holiday Program, email  spearce@cva.org.au or download and fax a Registration Form to 9335 2755 or book online.

Below are some of the details you need to know when joining us for your nominated days:

Where do I need to meet?

You will need to meet at YELLOW CAT stop number 23 on Wellington St, Perth.  The Earth Assist bus will be waiting at the bottom of the horse shoe bridge!

Where is this horse shoe bridge? 

The horse shoe bridge is located between Roe St, Northbridge and Wellington St, Perth. You are looking for a YELLOW CAT stop - Number 23 at the bottom of the horse shoe bridge on WELLINGTON ST side.  YELLOW cat stop 23 is located outside the Wellington St Bus Station stop.  Do not hop on any other buses other than the Conservation Volunteers white bus.  The white bus is clearly marked with Conservation Volunteers and Rio Tinto Earth Assist; you will notice it also has an attached white trailer.

What time should I be at this bus stop? 

The Conservation Volunteers bus will pick you up from the Wellington St Bus Station YELLOW cat stop at 8:45am SHARP.  If you think you'll be late, are lost, or in any trouble please call Steve Pearce on 0428 533 048. You should pass this phone number to your parent/guardian in case of emergency.

Kate will be there to collect you (0418 996 376).

You will be dropped off at the same YELLOW cat bus stop at 3.00pm at the end of the program.

Is there anything specific I should wear or bring?

You need to make sure you’re covered up from the sun as much as possible. Wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants/jeans, closed in shoes, sunglasses and a hat. Bring your lunch and snacks!  Water is provided but you'll need a water bottle.