Volunteer News

The Volunteer Program at Centennial Parklands is an important opportunity for the community to contribute to environmental projects in the Parklands. Volunteers contribute approximately 2,500 hours per year of invaluable support.

For further information about the Volunteer Program at Centennial Parklands, visit our Sign Up page.

Latest Volunteer News

Fishing Program a huge success

What�s so attractive about volunteer fishing? Is the social interaction, the opportunity to learn from the professionals, or to give back to the community? One of our junior carp fishermen, Jordan, says he volunteers not so much to catch fish but to remove a pest species which harms our waterways. He says his environmental studies at school motivated him to help us improve the Park�s ponds.

The Parklands public volunteer carp removal fishing program is currently full but there are other opportunities include providing corporate volunteers and organisations supporting people with disabilities the opportunity to fish the ponds.

The Trust would like to thank Tony Steiner for his ongoing coordination of the Pond Groups� carp removal activities. Tony generous support is making a major contribution to improving water quality within Centennial Park.

Welcome Lucy

The Trust welcomes another talented volunteer, Lucy Pryor, who has taken on a new role as Volunteer Administrator. This role will ensure the smooth running and co-ordination of all our varied volunteer programs. In her day job, Lucy is a Senior Investment Consultant, however Lucy was inspired to volunteer when an existing volunteer told her about the program and how rewarding it was.

Lucy says her earliest memories of the Parklands are �cycling around the Park on the back of Mum�s bike when I was around 3 years old. I was forever fascinated with the ducks and birds that never seemed shy!� Now Lucy says she usually goes to the Park most days either jogging a few laps of the park or if she is with my dogs she heads to Federation Valley where they she says they love running around the trees in Sandstone Ridge.

In her new role, Lucy is �determined to help an already incredibly motivated team of staff and other volunteers keep the Centennial Parklands dream alive for future generations. It's also a great excuse for me to visit the Park more often!"

"I think the volunteer program is a fantastic way to contribute to the longevity of the Parklands in your own way and learn a lot along the way - there are a variety of activities to participate in and it is a great way to meet other people from the local community. It's a great opportunity to understand the needs of the flora, fauna and ecosystems within the Parklands, how this is constantly evolving over time and an appreciation of the important role that volunteers play in monitoring these over time."

Lucy found out about the Parklands Volunteer program from an existing volunteer in the program who told her how rewarding the experience can be. She says she values the Parklands as a "total sanctuary in the City and place where you can have so many varied experiences, either enjoying the atmosphere of other locals/visitors, playing sport, moonlight cinema, having a picnic or finding a quiet spot under a tree to read a book...the options are endless."

Become a Corporate Volunteer and see immediate results!

If you are looking to create a special team and morale building program with immediate and satisfying results register for a Corporate Volunteer program. There are obvious and tangible benefits to helping sustain the Parklands� precious environment, and the benefits to your organisation are long lasting. Corporate support is valued by the Trust and is important to preserve the Parklands for future generations.

To find out more on any of these programs please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Mark Secombe on (02) 9339 6627 or email volunteers@centennialparklands.com.au

Contributions from our Volunteers

Stunning photography by Dominic and Daphne Gonzalvez

Visit our Volunteer Contributions page to see this and other wonderful contributions from our Volunteers.