Volunteering

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Landcare is about connecting people from all walks of life to do something good for the environment.

Landcare can be best described as a movement of individuals, groups, and organisations across Australia with a shared vision to restore, enhance and protect the natural environment in their local community through sustainable land management and conservation activities.

“…Landcare networks get things done. Knowing that there is somebody or a group of people who can answer any questions someone might have is really helpful for the community.”(KPMG) 

Volunteer involvement is a two-way relationship. It allows volunteers to contribute to social, economic, and community outcomes and enables organisations and groups to achieve their goals, vision, and purpose.

  “People want to get involved because there’s all this bad news in the world and they want to make a difference in their own backyard” 

“Landcare is a good mix of people of all ages and from all walks of life who come together to work for, and share in, a beautiful future.”

“Volunteering with Landcare and caring for the environment has a positive impact on the mental and physical health of individuals and the well-being of communities.”

Source: Volunteering Australia

Our volunteer members are a diverse group coming from backgrounds including careers in the natural environment, traditional farmers, professionals, home gardeners, and retirees. Members are both permanent and weekenders with a growing number of tree changers moving into the area. 

Any person who supports the purposes of Glenlyon Landcare is eligible for membership. 

Individual membership is $10 per year 

Download a Membership Form or contact glenlyonlandcare@outlook.com   

Working Bee - an occasion when volunteers come together to carry out communal work.

Hands-on working bees are how Glenlyon Landcare members progress various projects. 

All members are encouraged to participate.

We run quarterly hands-on Working Bees that are followed by a BBQ for members.

Other events include:

• education sessions, 
• equipment training,
• speaker sessions, and
• special events including National Tree Day plantings.