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You'll also experience some of the personal benefits that come with being a volunteer. You'll learn more about plants and wildlife, gain new skills, be in the outdoors, improve your health and well-being and meet new friends. Time spent in nature also reduces stress and promotes physical well-being.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="component component--less-space rich-text intro"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 style="margin-top: 14px;">Volunteer in Victoria's parks</h2> <p style="margin-top: 14px;">Being a volunteer in our parks is a great way to help conserve Victoria’s special places. You'll also experience some of the personal benefits that come with being a volunteer. You'll learn more about plants and wildlife, gain new skills, be in the outdoors, improve your health and well-being and meet new friends. Time spent in nature also reduces stress and promotes physical well-being.</p> <p> There are volunteer activities for every age group, skill, and ability. Join a regular group or just participate occasionally. Volunteer activities may include:</p> <ul> <li>improving habitats for wildlife</li> <li>learning how to propagate plants and collect seeds</li> <li>taking photos of endangered species and habitats</li> <li>providing visitor information along popular tracks and campgrounds</li> <li>providing interpretation and guided walks</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="component banner banner--desktop"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/img_6790.jpg?rev=968662cdce74456299d365df239f3b28&la=en&h=1126&w=4461&hash=05E4ACB46CFEDC52921BBD669204F10C" class="banner__background" alt="Volunteer working in garden" /> <div class="banner__content"> <h4 class="banner__title">Become a volunteer today</h4> </div> <div class="banner__content"> <a href="https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/" class="button button--secondary" >Register here</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component banner banner--mobile"> <div class="container"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/img_6790.jpg?rev=968662cdce74456299d365df239f3b28&la=en&h=1126&w=4461&hash=05E4ACB46CFEDC52921BBD669204F10C" class="banner__background" alt="Volunteer working in garden" /> <div class="banner__content"> <h4 class="banner__text">Become a volunteer today</h4> </div> <div class="banner__content"> <a href="https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/" class="button button--secondary" >Register here</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Volunteer news</h3> <div class="rich-text">Find out the latest volunteering news and read up in more detail on some of the amazing feats Parks Victoria volunteers are achieving right across the state:</div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/24/00/44/friends-of-werribee-park-sewing-history-together" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/friends-of-state-coal-mine/01382752.jpg?rev=daf41067d0a14a4b867ccbb4292fd3d8&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=E22241C4D2FCE4100CC21D4DB1DF0B52" class="card__image" alt="Steve Harrop in the State Coal Mine" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/24/00/44/friends-of-werribee-park-sewing-history-together" >Wonthaggi's rich history kept alive by the Friends of the State Coal Mine volunteers</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Nestled in the heart of Wonthaggi, the State Coal Mine stands as a powerful testament to Victoria's rich industrial heritage. For more than a century, it has been a cornerstone of the community, offering a unique glimpse into the life and labour of the miners who fuelled the state's early economic growth. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/24/00/44/friends-of-werribee-park-sewing-history-together" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/friends-of-werribee-park-sewing-history-together/img_6802.jpg?rev=0f027f3608d146ceb92beef8455edb08&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=5FFA312F7456399473D181DA5DB56721" class="card__image" alt="Volunteers in period costume at Werribee Park Mansion" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/24/00/44/friends-of-werribee-park-sewing-history-together" >The Friends of Werribee Park are sewing history together</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> In the serene backdrop of Werribee Park, a different kind of volunteerism with Parks Victoria is flourishing. The Friends of Werribee Park have begun a sewing group dedicated to creating and repairing period costumes that are worn around the grounds, bringing history to life for the thousands of guests who visit each year. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/20/00/40/calling-all-friends-young-and-old" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/calling-all-friends-young-and-old/01371567.jpg?rev=91bb98a9fc8a4de4896f22b2af8aa33d&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=26E626EE09F7AC0E4037FCEC01ED57F1" class="card__image" alt="Terry Lane (centre) and other members of the Friends of Organ Pipes National Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/20/00/40/calling-all-friends-young-and-old" >Calling all Friends, young and old</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> People decide to join a Friends group for all sorts of reasons, whether that be giving back and caring for nature, wanting to connect with their local community, or simply just an excuse to spend more time outside. For Loretta Beliniak, it was a combination of all three that made her want to connect with her local group, Friends of Organ Pipes National Park. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/17/01/45/volunteering-kickstarted-kelseys-career-in-conservation-at-wilsons-prom" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/volunteer-to-ranger-kelsey-fraser/kelsey-fraser-2.png?rev=b8c5602c3f484050ad9048ea93aad734&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=933D0894C99F566484F2FC93F2AFDC4B" class="card__image" alt="Ranger Kelsey Fraser atop the Wilsons Prom lighthouse" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/17/01/45/volunteering-kickstarted-kelseys-career-in-conservation-at-wilsons-prom" >Volunteering kickstarted Kelsey's career in conservation at Wilsons Prom</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Wilsons Prom has been a cherished sanctuary for Kelsey Fraser ever since she was little, igniting a passion that led her to dedicate her time to its care as a volunteer with the local Friends group. This commitment helped nurture her connection to the park and later gave her the experience needed to secure a career with Parks Victoria. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/11/22/00/25/seeds-of-cooperation-planted-by-ballarat-volunteers" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/woowookarung-seed-collection-story/01324681.jpg?rev=dc61ce9e1a6a4b54829180a11b547983&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=C4FCB25F758887A073C503C6C8E6D901" class="card__image" alt="Opened seed pods found in Woowookarung Regional Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/11/22/00/25/seeds-of-cooperation-planted-by-ballarat-volunteers" >Seeds of cooperation planted by Ballarat volunteers in Woowookarung</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> From little things, big things grow. That’s certainly the plan for a handful of volunteer groups in Ballarat who all work independently yet collaboratively, in playing a vital part in caring for native seeds at every step of their life cycle. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/10/04/46/camp-connect-and-contribute-with-parks-victorias-volunteer-campground-host-program" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/volunteer-campground-host/106618-19.jpg?rev=e8eb8ea8b65d48b4a68dac72240045fb&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=29CB7333879BC4F683C775B182476B81" class="card__image" alt="Camping in Great Otway National Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/10/04/46/camp-connect-and-contribute-with-parks-victorias-volunteer-campground-host-program" >Camp, connect and contribute as a Volunteer Campground Host</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Do you love camping and getting closer to nature? Are you a people person happy to help others and share knowledge? If so, you could be a natural fit for Parks Victoria’s Volunteer Campground Host program. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/02/26/00/25/fall-in-love-with-becoming-a-volunteer-track-ranger" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/main-photo--vtr---emma-and-callum.jpg?rev=e9c62b966ce94109a30ef57f6e34d41b&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=56E003BD8F07A017D3662CA708220A1A" class="card__image" alt="Volunteer Track Rangers Emma and Callum at Mount Buffalo National Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/02/26/00/25/fall-in-love-with-becoming-a-volunteer-track-ranger" >Fall in love with being a Volunteer Track Ranger</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> After spending time as a Parks Victoria Volunteer Track Ranger, most participants come away having fallen in love with one of the state’s most beautiful parks. Some, however, come away having fallen in love with each other. Read on for Emma and Callum's love story and how you can become a Volunteer Track Ranger yourself. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/news/2024/05/07/23/01/flocking-together---citizen-science-volunteers-and-shorebird-conservation" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/flocking-together/20211229_114443.jpg?rev=050b4845662b404e9b58e00cfab2da5b&la=en&h=449&w=768&hash=C9E215585BF5199E6783E23F33F9331A" class="card__image" alt="Professor Marcel Klaasen" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/news/2024/05/07/23/01/flocking-together---citizen-science-volunteers-and-shorebird-conservation" >How citizen science volunteers are making a difference in shorebird conservation</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> A group of volunteer citizen scientists have been carefully recording data about different migratory shorebirds visiting Victoria for nearly half a century. The information they've collected is now being used in conservation policies around the world. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/01/16/23/55/the-best-friends-of-mount-worth-state-park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/the-best-friends-of-mount-worth/tony-castle---friends-of-mount-worth.jpg?rev=38ca68b567574a34b34f5f6c8702f066&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=6A64D1C3420087E9283232685E5124D0" class="card__image" alt="Volunteer member of the Friends of Mount Worth State Park Tony Castle stands on a bridge surrounded by lush tree ferns." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/01/16/23/55/the-best-friends-of-mount-worth-state-park" >The Best Friends of Mount Worth State Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> When Tony Castle first set eyes on Mount Worth State Park he was armed only with an old bushwalking book which couldn't point him to the start of the track. Now, after volunteering for 11 years and helping keep the tracks clear for fellow walkers, Tony has received the Best Friend Award by the Victorian Environment Friends Network. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/03/07/23/49/how-people-power-is-helping-the-humble-hooded-plover" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/how-people-power-is-helping-humble-hooded-plover/mark-lethlean.jpg?rev=0d1cc43377ff48f9bc685b5dd9f5a4ce&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=E2AC0C6F5A480D99722AE5C93680B494" class="card__image" alt="Friends of Hooded Plover Mornington Peninsula president Mark Lethlean" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2024/03/07/23/49/how-people-power-is-helping-the-humble-hooded-plover" >How people power is helping the humble Hooded Plover</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> There are few birds which have created as much outpouring of community support as the determined, yet vulnerable, Hooded Plover. These plucky little beach birds have the survival odds stacked against them from the very beginning, but with the help of dedicated volunteer groups along Victoria’s coastline, there’s hope for the Hooded Plover yet. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/11/15/22/17/the-path-from-volunteers-to-park-rangers" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/the-pathway-from-volunteer-to-park-ranger/pathways-article---amanda-daw.jpg?rev=fcba13845596407da1b9c755403220a5&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=BCBE5A21267FC41FEA40127A50598BA4" class="card__image" alt="Parks Victoria ranger Amanda Daw." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/11/15/22/17/the-path-from-volunteers-to-park-rangers" >From volunteers to Park Rangers</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Volunteering with Parks Victoria can open the door to becoming a full-time Park Ranger. East Port Phillip Ranger Amanda Daw and Greater Gariwerd - Grampians Ranger Hannah Auld are just two of many rangers who have made the transition from volunteering. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/12/01/00/08/birding-by-ear-guided-walk-in-westgate-park-takes-flight" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/birding-by-ear/pxl_20231026_032013478.jpg?rev=500034488af54e429f860796d56fe9c3&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=5EA1D47F6B1CE553F024D934D27C6F90" class="card__image" alt="Community Engagement Ranger Mip Grant and Blind Sport and Recreation Victoria ambassador Annette Leishman." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/12/01/00/08/birding-by-ear-guided-walk-in-westgate-park-takes-flight" >Birding-by-ear guided walk takes flight in Westgate Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> A new and inclusive Park Walk event for people who are blind or have low vision has taken flight in Westgate Park. The sensory birding-by-ear walk will be led by volunteer guide Annette Leishman, who has low vision herself. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/38617028A8393E2A2540EF23F30FEDED" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/news/2023-victorian-seniors-festival-park-walks/100567-56.jpg?rev=00de1d97dae644b69718aa9d3768aeb4&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=A7B3C3AFEA62A0C12986973225AEB286" class="card__image" alt="A man and a woman stop to admire a fern." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/38617028A8393E2A2540EF23F30FEDED" >Subscribe to receive our regular Volunteer Newsletter</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Get the latest volunteering news and opportunities delivered straight to your inbox. Click here to subscribe. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards__controls"> <button class="cards__arrow cards__prev">Previous</button> <div class="cards__paging"></div> <button class="cards__arrow cards__next">Next</button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="component component--less-space rich-text intro"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 style="margin-top: 14px;">There is something for everyone at Parks Victoria</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component image-card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="image--cards-container"> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/experience.png?rev=0460c807b5d44194b04b3229cb8d8bfe&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=5CC004802C9897C16108F18C496D98BA" alt="A ranger smiles at the camera" /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteer to gain experience</p> <p>Volunteering in nature gives a valuable insight into the type of work our Park Rangers do each day and the many challenges they face. This hands-on experience gained from volunteering can be extremely beneficial for people considering a career in the outdoors, whether that be with Parks Victoria, DEECA or any other environmental organisation. The Parks Victoria Volunteer Track Ranger program is a good place to start.</p> </div> </div> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/local.jpg?rev=fb9c3095f4bf4d859bd1bcb666fc44bb&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=9F6A6D72320D64A294BCCFDB6F1611BC" alt="A women plants a tree in a park" /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteer to connect with your local community</p> <p>Ask any volunteer and they’ll tell you one of the best things about it is the people you’ll meet. Many parks across the state have a dedicated Friends group made up of volunteers that organise regular working bees to improve their chosen park. Joining your local group is a great way of meeting like-minded people and gaining a deeper understanding of your community, while making a real difference at the same time. </p> </div> </div> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/adventure.jpg?rev=eba8afe4fa1e4c36b4503e475144af8e&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=5FF128B1477A3D3FDE7D2E5454955FC7" alt="Two women hiking in a remote part of Victoria" /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteering can be adventurous</p> <p>Volunteering doesn’t have to be all planting trees and pulling out weeds – it can be so much more! There are volunteer groups for all sorts of exciting activities, whether that be clearing hiking tracks in the the most remote parts of the state, or constructing safe mountain bike trails for the benefit of others. There are even ways to volunteer when you’re underwater! Volunteering can be as adventurous as you are.</p> </div> </div> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/conservation.jpg?rev=4ee76561bb6a44188f4c7e1d7aea83ed&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=49BDB69B8D655CC0D712CE8EAFC1539D" alt="A group of people attach a trail camera to a tree." /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteer for conservation</p> <p>Volunteers are critical for many conservation activities conducted by Parks Victoria and other environmental groups. Conservation volunteering could take the form of participating in flora and fauna surveys, identifying and removing invasive species, and creating and restoring native habitat. Learn more about all things nature with other like-minded people.</p> </div> </div> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/history.jpg?rev=0e072de04ff644328a62ca5d6cfc7bad&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=6E999FE7A05BA24DD8E49C6068286647" alt="A group of people in historical costumes at Werribee Park mansion." /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteer to learn more about history and culture</p> <p>Parks Victoria manages a number of important cultural and historical sites. Locations like Werribee Park Mansion, the State Coal Mine, and the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park. Volunteers at these historical locations can be anything from dressmakers to tour guides, and everything in between. There’s something for every type of history buff.</p> </div> </div> <div class="image--cards-card"> <img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/destination.jpg?rev=46f1759c08a74c0c8d132cbab56fe588&la=en&h=843&w=1440&hash=C35DB6EC2470AA146C9BD931D357F73D" alt="A volunteer campground host helps two people." /> <div class="image--cards-content"> <p class="title">Volunteer while exploring somewhere new</p> <p>If you’re heading away for a week or two, consider seeing what volunteer events might be happening nearby. It can be a great way to get to know a new area better, as well as lending a helping hand in the great outdoors. Consider the Parks Victoria Volunteer Campground Host program, which is perfect for seasoned campers who want to delve deeper into understanding their chosen park and the people who visit it.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Parks Victoria Volunteer Programs</h3> <div class="rich-text">Find out how you can volunteer with Parks Victoria:</div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/preparing-to-volunteer-for-the-first-time" title="prepare for your first time volunteering" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/107489-56.jpg?rev=ce1ef6fb631e4d2faf879065c51cfa25&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=1BEFBF1E2D75EC041E09BBE76A593884" class="card__image" alt="Volunteers spending time gardening" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/preparing-to-volunteer-for-the-first-time" title="prepare for your first time volunteering" >Preparing to volunteer for the first time</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Learn some tips and tricks on what to expect for your first volunteering experience. Are you getting ready for your first volunteering experience with Parks Victoria? We've put together a handy guide of tips and tricks on what to expect to help ensure your volunteering experience is fun and successful. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/campground-host-volunteer-program" title="tent Grampians Gariwerd night time" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/grampians-national-park/southern-grampians-dispersal-area/nightime-camping-hold-grampians-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=fded3150933e4c4b88c891a9b3a6c507&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=C7428E653DB38FF3B343010DD1C73FEC" class="card__image" alt="Three tents and a campfire at night time. " /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/campground-host-volunteer-program" title="tent Grampians Gariwerd night time" >Campground Host Volunteer Program</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Volunteering as a campground host is a fantastic way to see our magnificent parks while at the same time providing a valuable service to other campers and Parks Victoria rangers. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/volunteer-track-ranger-program" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/alpine-national-park/falls-to-hotham-crossing-alpine-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=ba47bd465af1424d86b2e70c42abae25&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=D68297344B696E15D6DEE9C11AC47F71" class="card__image" alt="Four friends stop for a later afternoon break on the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing. " /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/volunteer-track-ranger-program" >Volunteer Track Ranger Program</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Track Rangers are volunteers who walk and camp along popular tracks during peak holidays, providing hikers with park information. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/volunteer-park-walk-leaders" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-bend-park/volunteer-tour-2-yarra-bend-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=1a5d7780fc854cd0aca4e0d9dd7deee0&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=7E87B78E4A048CA42D2554CC79799CFA" class="card__image" alt="A ground take a volunteer led tour through the Flying Fox environments on the banks of the Yarra River in Yarra Bend Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/volunteer-park-walk-leaders" >Volunteer park walk leaders</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Park Walk leaders are volunteers who provide free guided walks at selected Parks Victoria parks. They guide the group along a designated route, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all participants and providing some interesting facts about the park along the way. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/trailrider-volunteer-program" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/corporate-site/volunteering/volunteering-in-nature-summer-series/2020/volunteer-sherpa_program-dandenong_ranges_national_park.jpg?rev=302c87bbf17f45839d96be95e30ff1d7&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=CABC2C35DA3DCE16C382F6FED352D8EA" class="card__image" alt="Two people assist a third person in an all terrain wheelchair along a track surrounded by nature" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/get-into-nature/volunteering/trailrider-volunteer-program" >TrailRider Volunteer Program</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Become a TrailRider Volunteer and help provide assistance to all-terrain wheelchair users, enabling visitors with limited mobility to access more park walking tracks. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards__controls"> <button class="cards__arrow cards__prev">Previous</button> <div class="cards__paging"></div> <button class="cards__arrow cards__next">Next</button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Volunteer procedures and resources</h3> <div class="rich-text">Looking for more information about volunteering with Parks Victoria?</div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/vol-mtb-trail-build-2032.jpg?rev=ac05a9e2cb964901af56ed52644e6099&la=en&h=512&w=768&hash=58A9D4702005205F51BF3DFDA4851459" class="card__image" alt="Volunteers construct a mountain bike trail" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/" >Register as a volunteer on ParkConnect</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Find all the latest volunteer activities in your area by visiting our ParkConnect portal. You can register as a volunteer on ParkConnect, create a profile, find local volunteering opportunities, and celebrate your achievements. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/documents/get-into-nature/volunteering/parks-victoria-volunteering-manual.pdf?rev=0f1e8c24923b4653b9f90760c5c34d65" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/wattle-park-volunteers-6721.jpg?rev=5ee7239761f342b7a2696d015361944f&la=en&h=512&w=768&hash=138C6961DB2654F48A0BFE961396C10D" class="card__image" alt="Volunteers in Wattle Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/documents/get-into-nature/volunteering/parks-victoria-volunteering-manual.pdf?rev=0f1e8c24923b4653b9f90760c5c34d65" >Volunteering in Parks Manual</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> The Volunteering in Parks Manual provides staff and volunteers with the tools they may need to run volunteer programs and activities, so that they are consistent with the national volunteering standards. Download the manual for more information. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/get-into-nature/volunteering/web-uplift-images/104663-56.jpg?rev=6cac334c6a264024bc87af75f7d68983&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=1A3A3AC60DADB967FDE072EAD7F17A1F" class="card__image" alt="People planting a tree" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check" >Apply for Working with Children Check</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Parks Victoria is dedicated to providing a child safe environment across all its managed parks and reserves. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for all volunteers who participate in a group or activity more than once. Volunteer Working with Children Checks are free and applied for via the Department of Justice. 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