Volunteer
The concept of Landcare is so compatible with the Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved. It is often said that when you become a member of Landcare you don’t just inherit a new group of friends, you become part of a family. Landcare volunteers are connected via a special bond, a shared understanding and awareness that resonates through all members. Landcare volunteering imparts new skills and enables participants to be part of the solution, a chance to reverse some of the damage we have imposed. Landcare groups appreciate any time you can spare, whether an hour a week or an hour a month, or once a year during Landcare Week.
Each year, thousands of ordinary Australians make extraordinary contributions to our land and coastline, there is a volunteering activity that is right for you. Volunteering is good for everybody. The environment benefits. The community benefits. And you, as an individual will benefit – from getting a healthy dose of exercise, from meeting new people or from feeling good about your contribution to our natural resources.
Following is a video clip featuring volunteers at the Durness-Borland Landcare Corridor and community planting day:
Here are a few ideas to help you find a group near you:
National Landcare Directory
The National Landcare Directory lists groups around Australia. This database is constantly being updated, if your group is not listed please contact us enquiries@landcareaustralia.com.au. To find a group near you on the National Landcare Directory click here
Regional Landcare Facilitator
Your Regional Landcare Facilitator is employed by the Australian Government, they work with the groups in your local community. To contact your local Regional Landcare Facilitator click here.
Local Government
Your local council will be aware of the groups in your community working on environmental projects, contact the Bushcare officer.
Landcare Volunteers Wanted Form
If you require further assistance to find a group near you, please complete this form and we will help match you up with a group click here.
Start A New Group
You may wish to start a new group in your local community, for further information or to download the New Group Starter Kit click here.
Volunteering in Tasmania
Cradle Coast NRM
‘Helping hands on holidays’ is a Cradle Coast NRM landcare volunteering program aimed to attract those touring around the W/NW coast of Tasmania to get involved. Link is below:
http://www.cradlecoastnrm.com/helping-hands-on-holidays.html
Tasmanian Landcare Association
Tasmanian Landcare Association has an ‘ extra hands’ volunteer placement program linking people to places. Link is below
