Council is, and has been for a number of years, well facilitated with people wanting to undertake volunteer activities in and around the current open space network.  The high population of retirees has given Council a wonderful resource of keen, enthusiastic people looking for an opportunity to give a little bit back to society, pass away idle hours, meet their neighbours and stay a little bit fit.

Group Demographics

There are currently 55 Active Volunteer Groups consisting of  37 mowing and maintenance groups, 17 landcare, dunecare groups and 1 waterways maintenance group.  Of these there are:

• 11 groups located within the southern districts of Allworth, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Pindimar/Bundabah, Karuah, Wards River, North Arm Cove and Nerong; and
• 44 groups within the northern districts of Forster, Tuncurry, Pacific Palms, Bungwahl, Coolongolook, Coomba, Darawank, Green Point, Nabiac, Smiths Lake and Tarbuck Bay.

How do I become a Volunteer?

First you need to contact Council's Community Liaison Officer who will get you in contact with your closest group.  You will then become registered and undertake a short induction process covering issues such as OH&S.   Most groups meet weekly for a couple of hours.

If you would like to become a parks volunteer please contact Council's Community Liaison Officer.