Bayside Council is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week and acknowledge the important role volunteers play in our community.
National Volunteer Week runs from 19 - 25 May and highlights the role volunteers play in our community while encourages those not already volunteering to give it a go.
Bayside Council offers several opportunities for community volunteering allowing residents to get involved with anything from Bushcare to library services.
Council's extensive network of library services use volunteers to help deliver valuable community programs like JP services, language classes, technology classes for seniors, and special interest programs for children and teens.
Council runs six volunteer bushcare groups that help protect and restore our beautiful wetlands and open reserves.
Council libraries also host several community craft and knitting groups. They knit or crochet squares to create beautiful, warm blankets that are donated to Wrap with Love and distributed to those in need.
Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to explore the possibility of volunteering and discover how the environment, community education, sport or charity work could benefit from your unique skills and interests.
Many volunteers in Bayside willingly give up their time, skills and energy to help others.
There are numerous other volunteering opportunities in the local community where members make a valuable contribution to the Bayside community.
Bushcare volunteers help protect and restore Bayside’s beautiful wetlands, while library volunteers help deliver valuable community programs.
Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall said:
“I am proud Council continues to support our local volunteers and value the incredible contribution they make to our community.
“I would like to thank the many volunteers in our community who willingly give up their time, skills, and energy to help others,” Mayor Edward McDougall said.
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