Bushcare Volunteer Groups
Volunteer with us and help improve our local bushland while enjoying the benefits of working alongside other like-minded community members.
Our bushcare volunteers help manage our area’s remnant bushland by mitigating the effects of vegetation fragmentation, urban runoff, invasion of garden species and noxious weeds (such as lantana and privet), vandalism (including tree poisoning and rubbish dumping) and feral animals.
If you would like to participate, learn new skills, contribute to improving the diversity of Georges River’s indigenous native flora and help create habitat for our native animals, contact Council or visit the Georges River Council Bushcare Volunteers facebook page. Volunteers are offered training and supervision from Council’s qualified bush regenerators. Tools and equipment are provided by Council.
Before attending, please
contact Council to confirm details listed below:
| Site |
Date and Time |
| H.V. Evatt Park |
Fourth Saturday in March, May, July, September and November, 1.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Heinrich Reserve |
Second and fourth Thursday of the month, 8.00am -11.00am
Fourth Saturday in February, April, June, August and October, 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Lime Kiln Bay |
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.00am - 11.00am |
| Marine Drive Reserve |
First Saturday of month, 8.30am - 11.30am |
| Moore Reserve |
First Sunday of the month, 8.30am - 11.00am |
| Myles Dunphy Reserve |
South, every Wednesday, 8.00am - 11.00am
North, every Tuesday, 8.00am - 11.00am |
| Native Nursery Group |
Second Saturday of the month, 8.00am - 11.00am |
| NOMADS |
Every Wednesday, 8.00am - 11.00am. Location changes every week. |
| Oatley Park |
Second Saturday of the month, 12.30pm – 3.30pm |
| Oatley Pleasure Grounds |
Third Sunday of the month, 8.30am - 11.00am |
| Ogilvy Street |
Fourth Saturday of the month, 8.30am to 11.30am |
| Poulton Park |
Second and fourth Friday of the month, 9.00am - 12.00pm |
| Riverwood Wetlands |
First and third Friday of each month, 8.30am - 11.30am |
| Roving Group |
Lugarno Parade Reserve, first Friday of each month, 8.30am – 11.30am
Peakhurst Foreshore, second, third, fourth and fifth Friday of the month at, 8.00am - 11.30am |
Additional opportunities to volunteers are available with the
Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society and the
Georges River Combined Councils' Committee.
English Conversation Class Volunteers
Georges River Libraries offer English conversation classes for people wishing to improve their English language skills. These informal classes provide people who speak English as a second language the chance to practice their conversational English in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment.
The Library is seeking committed volunteers to run this valuable community service.
You will need to:
- Have teaching qualifications and experience
- Be able to teach English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to beginners
- Be personable and friendly
Opportunities also exist for people wishing to volunteer as English Conversation Class assistants. Assistants will need to:
- Be able to work in a team
- Be personable and friendly
- Preferably have teaching experience, but not essential
If you have an interest in making a positive contribution and sharing your talents and skills in an inclusive environment, please contact
library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
JP Services Volunteers
Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers within our community who are able to witness and certify many documents such as Statutory Declarations and Affidavits.
JPs play a very important and valuable role, and are highly regarded by the Georges River Council community.
If you are interested in volunteering your services as a Justice of the Peace, please contact
library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.