ParkCare volunteering

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=DC-12917061"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'DC-12917061'); </script>  <meta name="google-site-verification" content="CanGggIqTVQa4XSbbHzXyma4ZWT7ROk7wXsW23tIeIg" />  <script>(function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push({ 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' }); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : ''; j.async = true; j.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-W6NBKHK');</script>   <script> (function(h,o,t,j,a,r){ h.hj=h.hj||function(){(h.hj.q=h.hj.q||[]).push(arguments)}; h._hjSettings={hjid:5308410,hjsv:6}; a=o.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; r=o.createElement('script');r.async=1; r.src=t+h._hjSettings.hjid+j+h._hjSettings.hjsv; a.appendChild(r); })(window,document,'https://static.hotjar.com/c/hotjar-','.js?sv='); </script>  <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="ie=edge"> <title>ParkCare volunteering - Parks ACT</title>    <meta property="og:title" content="ParkCare volunteering"> <meta property="og:type" content="website"> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/parkcare-volunteering"> <meta property="og:image" content="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1789674/parks-act-og-1.jpg"> <meta property="og:description" content="ParkCare is a volunteering initiative in ACT parks and reserves.">   <meta name="dcterms.title" content="ParkCare volunteering" /> <meta name="dcterms.description" content="ParkCare is a volunteering initiative in ACT parks and reserves." /> <meta name="dcterms.created" content="2021-09-02" /> <meta name="dcterms.date" content="2023-04-04" /> <meta name="dcterms.publisher" content="Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate" /> <meta name="dcterms.creator" content="Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate" /> <meta name="dcterms.identifier" content="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/parkcare-volunteering" /> <meta name="robots" content="index,follow" /> <link rel="icon" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0009/1174446/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0009/1174446/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon"> <style type="text/css" media="all"> .parks-header-container{ height: unsetpx; } .parks-hero-image-banner { height: unsetpx; } @media only screen and (min-width: 992px) { .parks-header-container{ height: unsetpx; } .parks-hero-image-banner { height: unsetpx; } } </style> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://pro.fontawesome.com/releases/v5.8.2/css/all.css" integrity="sha384-xVVam1KS4+Qt2OrFa+VdRUoXygyKIuNWUUUBZYv+n27STsJ7oDOHJgfF0bNKLMJF" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/_designs/spf-2.0-files/style.min.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/_designs/spf-2.0-files/2.1.6/custom.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/_designs/spf-2.0-files/jquery-ui.min.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/css_file/0007/1781116/parks-custom-colour.css">  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/admin/design/spf-2.1.5/parks-custom.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/css_file/0008/1464722/global-custom-css.css" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/css_file/0004/1558237/global-file-icon-css.css" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Montserrat" rel="stylesheet">  </head> <body class='spf-body uikit-body uikit-grid matrix'>  <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-W6NBKHK" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>   <a id="skip" href="#main">Skip to content</a>  <div id="block-emergencycontacttakeover" class="block-block-content-emergency-contact-takeover block block-block-content block-block-contentb8d2ea3e-8424-41ef-b663-bc3603ec106f" role="complementary" aria-label="Emergency contact details"> <div class="row emergency-contact-bar"> <div class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2 class="uikit-display-2" >In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)</h2> </div> <div class="button-column"> <a class="uikit-btn emergency-contact-button pull-right uikit-display-2" href="#"> <div class="button-text-wrapper"> <z class="fa fa-phone" aria-hidden="true"></z> <span class="button-text">Emergency Contact</span> <z class="fa fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></z> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="emergency-contact-drop-down"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-10 spf-page-content col-xs-offset-1"> <div class="field field--name-field-emergency-service-info field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items row"> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2><a href="tel:000">triple zero 000</a></h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">ACT Public Hospitals</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>Canberra Hospital</p> <h3><a href="tel:51240000">5124 0000</a></h3> <hr /> <p>North Canberra Hospital</p> <h3><a href="tel:0262016111">6201 6111</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mental Health</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>Call Mental Health Triage on</p> <h3><a href="tel:1800629354">1800 629 354</a></h3> <p>(free call except from mobiles or public phones) or</p> <h3><a href="tel:62051065">6205 1065</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Poisons Hotline</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>For a poison emergency in Australia call</p> <h3><a href="tel:131126">13 11 26</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Drug and Alcohol Help Line</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>The Drug and Alcohol Help Line is available 24-hours, 7 days a week on</p> <h3><a href="tel:51249977">5124 9977</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Health Protection Service</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>For after hours </span></span></span><span><span>urgent public health matters including environmental health, radiation safety, food poisoning <span>and communicable disease management phone:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3><a href="tel:(02) 62051700">(02) 6205 1700</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">healthdirect</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>24 hour health advice </p> <h3><a href="tel:1800022222">1800 022 222</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item col-md-4 col-lg-3 contact-group"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--emergency-service-information paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">ACT State Emergency Service</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>Emergency help <br /> during flood or storms</p> <h2><a href="tel:132500">13 25 00</a></h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>      <div class="row parks-header-container">  <div class="parks-header row"> <div class='col-md-12 no-padding'> <header class="uikit-header uikit-header--light"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-header-content row"> <div class="col-md-8 no-padding"> <ul class="uikit-link-list uikit-link-list--inline"> <li class="uikit-header__logo"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/home" title="Link to Homepage" class="uikit-header__logo-wrapper"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/1853108/ACTGov_ParksACT_Logo_Blk.png" alt="ACT Government logo" class="uikit-header__logo-image" /> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="parks-search-main col-md-4 no-padding"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 no-padding"> <div class="pull-right header-menu"> <ul class="uikit-link-list uikit-link-list--inline"> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/about-us" title="Link to About Us" class="">About us</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/contact-us" title="Link to Contact Us" class="">Contact us</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 no-padding"> <form action="/search" method="get" role="search" id="spf-top-search"> <div class="spf-input-group spf-search-box"> <span class="spf-group-element-wrapper"> <input class="uikit-text-input spf-group-element" name="query" aria-label="Global search input field" title="Search input field" id="search-box" type="text" value="" placeholder="SEARCH..." onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) document.getElementById('btnSearchGlobal').click()"> </span> <button id="btnSearchGlobal" class="uikit-btn spf-group-element" aria-label="Global search button" title="Search"><z class="fa fa-search fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></z></button> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="btn-container"> <button class="nav-btn hamburge hamburger--spin" type="button" aria-label="menu button" aria-expanded="false"><span class="hamburger-box"><span class="hamburger-inner"></span></span></button> </div> </header> </div> </div>   <nav class="top-navigation"> <div class="nav-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="container inner-container"> <button class="btn--close" aria-label="close button"><i class="close-icon" aria-hidden="true"></i></button> </div> <div class="parks-search-hamburger row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <form action="/search" method="get" role="search" id="spf-top-search--ham"> <div class="spf-input-group spf-search-box"> <span class="spf-group-element-wrapper"> <input class="uikit-text-input spf-group-element" name="query" aria-label="Global search input field" title="Search input field" id="search-box--ham" type="text" value="" placeholder="SEARCH..." onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) document.getElementById('btnSearchGlobal--ham').click()"> </span> <button id="btnSearchGlobal--ham" class="uikit-btn spf-group-element" aria-label="Global search button" title="Search"><z class="fa fa-search fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></z></button> </div> </form> </div> </div> <div class="parks-nav col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="container inner-container">      <ul> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/home">Home<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park">Find a park<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/canberra-centenary-trail" title="Canberra Centenary Trail">Canberra Centenary Trail</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/canberra-nature-park" title="Canberra Nature Park">Canberra Nature Park</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/googong-foreshores" title="Googong Foreshores">Googong Foreshores</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/jerrabomberra-wetlands-nature-reserve" title="Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve">Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/lower-cotter-catchment-reserve" title="Lower Cotter Catchment Reserve">Lower Cotter Catchment Reserve</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/molonglo-river-reserve" title="Molonglo River Reserve">Molonglo River Reserve</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/murrumbidgee-river-corridor" title="Murrumbidgee River Corridor">Murrumbidgee River Corridor</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/namadgi-national-park" title="Namadgi National Park">Namadgi National Park</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/national-arboretum-canberra" title="National Arboretum Canberra">National Arboretum Canberra</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/plantations" title="Plantations">Plantations</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/tidbinbilla-nature-reserve" title="Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve">Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/urban-parks" title="Urban Parks">Urban Parks</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do">Things to do<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/4wding" title="4WDing">4WDing</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/barbecues-picnics-and-cafes" title="Barbecues, picnics and cafés">Barbecues, picnics and cafés</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/basketball" title="Basketball">Basketball</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching" title="Birdwatching">Birdwatching</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/boules" title="Boules">Boules</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/camping" title="Camping">Camping</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/climbing" title="Climbing">Climbing</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/cycling-and-mountain-bike-riding" title="Cycling and mountain bike riding">Cycling and mountain bike riding</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/disc-golf" title="Disc golf">Disc golf</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/fishing" title="Fishing">Fishing</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/google-trekker" title="Google Trekker">Google Trekker</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/horse-riding" title="Horse riding">Horse riding</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-huts" title="Historic huts">Historic huts</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/nature-observation" title="Nature observation">Nature observation</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/orienteering" title="Orienteering">Orienteering</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/play-spaces" title="Play spaces">Play spaces</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/skate-boarding" title="Skate boarding">Skate boarding</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/sportsgrounds" title="Sportsgrounds">Sportsgrounds</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/swimming" title="Swimming">Swimming</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/table-tennis" title="Table tennis">Table tennis</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/tennis" title="Tennis">Tennis</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/tours" title="Tours">Tours</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/trailrider-all-terrain-wheelchair" title="TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair">TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/trig-pointing" title="Trig-pointing">Trig-pointing</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/virtual-reality" title="Virtual reality">Virtual reality</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-and-running" title="Walking and running">Walking and running</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/watercraft" title="Watercraft">Watercraft</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on" title="What's on">What's on</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go">Before you go<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/alerts" title="Alerts">Alerts</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/upcoming-prescribed-burns" title="Upcoming prescribed burns">Upcoming prescribed burns</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/access" title="Access">Access</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/bookings-and-permits" title="Bookings and permits">Bookings and permits</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/campfires" title="Campfires">Campfires</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/dogs" title="Dogs">Dogs</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/drones" title="Drones">Drones</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/feature-articles" title="Feature articles">Feature articles</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/mobile-reception" title="Mobile reception">Mobile reception</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/safety" title="Safety">Safety</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/australian-walking-track-grading-system" title="Australian Walking Track Grading System">Australian Walking Track Grading System</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/where-to-stay">Where to stay<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/caring-for-our-parks">Caring for our parks<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> </li> <li class="active has-children"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved">Get involved<span class="icon-cmtedd-arrow-down expand"><z class="fa fa-chevron-down"></z></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="active"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/parkcare-volunteering" title="ParkCare volunteering">ParkCare volunteering</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/urban-parks-and-places-volunteering" title="Urban Parks and Places volunteering">Urban Parks and Places volunteering</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/work-experience" title="Work experience">Work experience</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/bookings-and-permits" title="Bookings and permits">Bookings and permits</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="parks-nav__alert-container"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/alerts"> <img class="parks-nav__alert-image" src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/1784657/Alert_Icon_Rust.png" alt="Current alerts in ACT parks and reserves"> <div class="parks-nav__alert-count" aria-hidden="true"> 11 </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav>    </div>      <div class="row"> <div class="spf-text-banner spf-text-banner--gradient-parks-custom"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 "> <div class="uikit-breadcrumbs" aria-label="breadcrumb"> <ul class="uikit-link-list uikit-link-list--inline"> <li class=""><a href="/" class="home">Home</a></li>  <li class=""><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved">Get involved</a></li>  <li><span class="active">ParkCare volunteering</span></li> </ul> </div> <h1>ParkCare volunteering</h1> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="row">  <div class="col-md-12 no-padding" id="main">   <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6"></h2>  <section class="parks-section"> <p class="parks-mt--6">The ACT Government recognises the value and importance of volunteering in building an inclusive, healthy and engaged community.</p><p>The ParkCare initiative has been a flagship community volunteer program hosted by the ACT Parks and Conservation Service since 1989. We work in partnership with the community to provide opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to become involved in volunteer programs.</p><p>ParkCare is divided into 4 streams:</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--grey "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix">  <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--left-col"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">ParkCare Patch</h2><p>Join one of the many ParkCare and 'Friends of' groups throughout the ACT to help to protect and enhance your local environment. ParkCare Patch volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to the planning and ongoing management of ecosystems and reserves in the ACT.</p><h2>RangerAssist</h2><p>Work side by side with our rangers to help with a diverse range of tasks associated with managing our environment.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--right-col"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">WildlifeAssist</h2><p>Work with the Threatened Species Team at <a href="https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/home" data-linktype="page_redirect">Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve</a> to help with the care and management of our native wildlife. Other field surveys are included in this program such as <a href="https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species/canberra-grassland-earless-dragon-tympanocryptis-lineata">Grassland Earless Dragons</a>, Platypus, Rosenberg Monitors and <a href="https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species/gang-gang-cockatoo-callocephalon-fimbriatum">Gang-Gang Cockatoo</a> monitoring projects.</p><h2>VisitorAssist</h2><p>Work face-to-face with our visitors through the popular Visitor Interpretation Program at <a href="https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/home" data-linktype="page_redirect">Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve</a> and <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/namadgi-national-park">Namadgi National Park</a> or in one of our visitor information centres.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6"></h2>  <section class="parks-section"> <p style="text-align: center;">ParkCare is an inclusive, valued and rewarding volunteer program where positive volunteer experiences contribute to improved environmental, social and educational outcomes.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row parks-mb-56"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div style="max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/144556469?h=58b02845c4&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> <script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script> </div> </div> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"> '<em>For me, ParkCare means being in the bush with others who share my interests in looking after the plants, animals and landscapes there.</em>'<br>– Sarah, Volunteer Coordinator of the Mount Painter ParkCare group. </p><div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="What do ParkCare volunteers do?" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1908452" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">What do ParkCare volunteers do?</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1908452" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--grey "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">What do ParkCare volunteers do?</h2>  <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--left-col"> <p>ParkCare volunteers actively contribute to protecting, enhancing and interpreting the natural and cultural values across our parks and reserves.</p><p>In the <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/canberra-nature-park">Canberra Nature Park</a>, activities include:</p><ul><li>revegetation</li><li>weed control</li><li>seed collection</li><li>erosion control</li><li>vegetation mapping</li><li>water quality monitoring</li><li>track maintenance</li><li>guided and self-guided walks</li><li>education programs</li><li>biodiversity surveys</li><li>maintenance and restoration of heritage places</li></ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--right-col"> <p>As a VisitorAssist volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>contribute to the direct engagement with visitors at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Namadgi National Park, to provide them with up-to-date information about the flora, fauna ecosystem and the reserve at large by supporting the teams</li><li>offer information about walks, activities and attractions</li><li>provide information and interpretation activities for local and international visitors on weekends, public holidays and during ACT school holidays</li><li>explain and help identify what animals and plants live in certain areas</li><li>participate in cultural and heritage events</li><li>provide children's activities in our Nature Play program</li></ul><p>All VisitorAssist volunteers complete an induction process and are supported with core training such as:</p><ul><li>face-to-face training</li><li>on-line training</li><li>eLearning modules</li></ul> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="Be prepared and stay safe" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1908466" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">Be prepared and stay safe</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1908466" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix">  <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--left-col"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">Be prepared and stay safe</h2> <p>Be prepared by bringing:</p><ul><li>a long-sleeved shirt and long pants</li><li>sturdy shoes that cover your toes</li><li>broad-brimmed hat</li><li>sunscreen (SPF30+)</li><li>insect repellent</li><li>water and food for yourself</li><li>any medications or personal hygiene products you may need</li><li>a waterproof, windproof jacket</li></ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--right-col"> <p><img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/1909494/parkcare-volunteer-rob-parnell-600x600.jpg" alt="Red Hill Regenerator volunteer, Rob Parnell at Red Hill." width="600" height="600" /></p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="How can I get involved?" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1908457" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">How can I get involved?</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1908457" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--grey "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">How can I get involved?</h2>  <section class="parks-section parks-section--2-col"> <p>Visit the <a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/7baf50be-3b65-4dd3-bc53-04307685cfdb/1" data-linktype="page_redirect">ParkCare Hub</a> to:</p><ul><li>register as a ParkCare volunteer</li><li>find 'Friends of' groups</li><li>find opportunities to be involved</li></ul><h3>Your responsibilities</h3><p>While volunteering, please:</p><ul><li>comply with the ACT Parks and Conservation Service <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1180382/act-parks-and-conservation-volunteer-policy-and-code-of-conduct.pdf">Volunteer Policy and Code of Conduct (394.8 KB)</a></li><li>comply with the <a href="https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-35" data-linktype="page_redirect">Work Health and Safety Act 2011</a> and its associated framework and code of practice</li><li>comply with ACT Government health directives</li><li>register on the <a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/7baf50be-3b65-4dd3-bc53-04307685cfdb/1" data-linktype="page_redirect">ParkCare Hub</a></li><li>undertake all tasks in a responsible, dependable, conscientious and courteous manner</li><li>follow the instructions of your volunteer supervisor and seek clarification if anything is unclear</li><li>participate in induction and training programs</li><li>comply with relevant conservation requirements and legislation</li><li>support a non-discriminatory and harassment-free environment</li><li>don't disclose any confidential or sensitive information</li><li>don't be under the influence of alcohol or drugs</li><li>report any safety incidents or hazards immediately</li><li>advise your volunteer supervisor of any pre-existing medical conditions or other concerns</li><li>in case of an emergency or life-threatening injury, call 000</li></ul> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="More information" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1908454" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">More information</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1908454" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix">  <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--left-col"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">More information</h2> <p>Find out about:</p><ul><li>registering to <a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/7baf50be-3b65-4dd3-bc53-04307685cfdb/1" data-linktype="page_redirect">join ParkCare</a> volunteer streams</li><li>participating in <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/get-involved/work-experience">work experience</a></li><li><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/2568276/parkcare-annual-report-2024.pdf">2024 Annual Report (12.5 MB)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/2386754/parkcare-annual-report-2023.pdf">2023 Annual Report (9.0 MB)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/2202353/parkcare-annual-report-2022.pdf">2022 Annual Report (19.5 MB)</a></li></ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--right-col"> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="parks-footer row">  <footer class="parks-section uikit-footer uikit-footer-acknowledgement"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-footer-acknowledgement"> <z class="act act-indigenous act-3x"></z> <div class="parks-footer-acknowledgement__content"> <h2><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/admin/global/content/act-indigenous-protocol" target="_blank">Acknowledgement of Country</a></h2> <p>We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.</p> </div> </div> </div> </footer>   <footer class=" uikit-footer uikit-footer--light"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="row"> <div class="parks-footer__global col-md-9 no-padding"> <ul class="uikit-link-list uikit-link-list--inline">    <li class=""> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/admin/global/redirects/forms/access-canberra-feedback-form" title="Link to Feedback" class="">Feedback</a> </li>    <li class=""> <a href="https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/home" title="Link to Jobs" class="">Jobs</a> </li> <li class=""> <a href="https://www.esa.act.gov.au" title="Link to Emergency Services" class="">Emergency Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/accessibility" title="Link to Accessibility" class="">Accessibility</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/privacy" title="Link to Privacy" class="">Privacy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/disclaimer" title="Link to Disclaimer" class="">Disclaimer</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/copyright" title="Link to Copyright" class="">Copyright</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="parks-footer__social col-md-3 no-padding align-right"> <div class="spf-social-media-icon-bar"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/contact-us#connect-with-us" title="Link to Contact us page - Social media"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/1784573/Follow_Us_Button_Grey.png" alt="Social media icons - Facebook, Twitter, Instragram"> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer>  <footer class="uikit-grid uikit-footer spf-footer-global"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-5 no-padding"></div> <div class="col-md-7 text-right uikit-footer-logo"> <ul class="uikit-link-list uikit-link-list--inline"> <li> <a href="https://www.canberra.com.au/" title="Canberra" class="uikit-footer__logo-image"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1136964/Logo_CBR.png" alt="CBR logo" class="uikit-footer__logo-image" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/" title="Your Say" class="uikit-footer__logo-image"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/1115279/Logo_YourSay.png" alt="Your Say logo" class="uikit-footer__logo-image" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au" title="Access Canberra" class="uikit-footer__logo-image"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/1115280/Logo_AC_footer.png" alt="Access Canberra logo" class="uikit-footer__logo-image" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.act.gov.au" title="ACT Government" class="uikit-footer__logo-image"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/1115281/Logo_ACTGov_white.png" alt="ACT Government logo" class="uikit-footer__logo-image" /> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </footer>  </div>  <script src="//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <script>window.jQuery || document.write('<script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0020/1424234/jquery-3.4.1.min.js"><\/script>')</script> <script src="//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js"></script> <script>window.jQuery.ui || document.write('<script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0005/1426829/jquery-ui.min.js"><\/script>')</script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0008/1124468/funnelback.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.search.act.gov.au/s/resources-global/js/jquery/jquery.tmpl.min.js"></script>  <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0006/1954419/jquery.funnelback-completion.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0007/1159369/progress.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0008/1159370/overlay.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0010/1159372/uikit.min.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0011/1159373/spf.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0003/1159374/actgov.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0006/1405437/emergency-contact-banner.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0010/1676341/nav.js"></script>  <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0010/1470178/global-equal-height-js.js"></script>  <script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>  <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0007/1555027/global-vimeo-lightbox-js.js"></script> <script src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/js_file/0011/1720559/parks-custom.js"></script> <script src="https://use.fortawesome.com/8411237a.js"></script> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'G-GB4R70KZ71', 'auto'); ga('send', 'pageview'); if (typeof jQuery != 'undefined') { var filetypes = /\.(zip|exe|dmg|pdf|doc.*|xls.*|ppt.*|mp3|txt|rar|wma|mov|avi|wmv|flv|wav|jpg|jpeg|gif|png)$/i; var baseHref = ''; if (jQuery('base').attr('href') != undefined) baseHref = jQuery('base').attr('href'); var hrefRedirect = ''; jQuery('body').on('click', 'a', function(event) { var el = jQuery(this); var track = true; var href = (typeof(el.attr('href')) != 'undefined' ) ? el.attr('href') : ''; var isThisDomain = href.match(document.domain.split('.').reverse()[1] + '.' + document.domain.split('.').reverse()[0]); if (!href.match(/^javascript:/i)) { var elPv = []; var elEv = []; elEv.value=0, elEv.non_i=false; if (href.match(/^mailto\:/i)) { elEv.category = 'email'; elEv.action = 'click'; elEv.label = href.replace(/^mailto\:/i, ''); elEv.loc = href; } else if (href.match(filetypes)) { var extension = (/[.]/.exec(href)) ? /[^.]+$/.exec(href) : undefined; elEv.category = 'download'; elEv.action = 'click-' + extension[0]; elEv.label = href.replace(/ /g,'-'); elEv.loc = baseHref + href; elPv.loc = href.replace(/^.*\/\/[^\/]+/, ''); } else if (href.match(/^https?\:/i) && !isThisDomain) { elEv.category = 'external'; elEv.action = 'click'; elEv.label = href.replace(/^https?\:\/\//i, ''); elEv.non_i = true; elEv.loc = href; } else if (href.match(/^tel\:/i)) { elEv.category = 'telephone'; elEv.action = 'click'; elEv.label = href.replace(/^tel\:/i, ''); elEv.loc = href; } else track = false; if (track) { var ret = true; if((elEv.category == 'external' || elEv.category == 'download') && (el.attr('target') == undefined || el.attr('target').toLowerCase() != '_blank') ) { hrefRedirect = elEv.loc; if (elEv.category == 'download') { relativeLabel = elEv.label.replace(/^.*\/\/[^\/]+/, ''); relativeLoc = elPv.loc.replace(/^.*\/\/[^\/]+/, ''); ga('send','event', elEv.category.toLowerCase(),elEv.action.toLowerCase(),relativeLabel.toLowerCase(),elEv.value,{ 'nonInteraction': elEv.non_i }); ga('send','pageview', relativeLoc,{ 'nonInteraction': elEv.non_i, 'hitCallback': gaHitCallbackHandler }); } else { ga('send','event', elEv.category.toLowerCase(),elEv.action.toLowerCase(),elEv.label.toLowerCase(),elEv.value,{ 'nonInteraction': elEv.non_i, 'hitCallback': gaHitCallbackHandler }); } ret = false; } else { ga('send','event', elEv.category.toLowerCase(),elEv.action.toLowerCase(),elEv.label.toLowerCase(),elEv.value,{ 'nonInteraction': elEv.non_i }); } return ret; } } }); gaHitCallbackHandler = function() { window.location.href = hrefRedirect; } } </script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

ParkCare volunteering - Parks ACT