Volunteering
Volunteers play a major role in the management of the Murraylands and Riverland region. Their contribution of time, energy, expertise, equipment and resources is extremely valuable and underpins the sustainable management of our landscapes.
Volunteering is a rewarding experience for people of all ages. Volunteers make new friends, learn new things, have fun and keep fit!
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board aims to increase the contribution of, and support for, volunteering in the region. To achieve this aim, the following objectives have been identified:
- improve recognition and acknowledgment of volunteer contributions and skills
- increase recruitment of new volunteers
- ensure effective communication between volunteers and other stakeholders
- provide adequate funding to support volunteer programs
- ensure the safety and wellbeing of volunteers
- establish effective management and governance systems for volunteer programs
- develop knowledge and skills of volunteers and volunteer managers
- ensure technical support is available to volunteers.
Volunteering with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
If you are interested in volunteering with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, please complete the volunteer expression of interest form and return. There are a variety of different roles available across the region.
Volunteers can also assist with community monitoring activities through the landscape board's Citizen Science program.
There are many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer - subscribe to our volunteer and citizen science e-newsletter to find out about upcoming opportunities.
Volunteering with other groups
Landcare and Local Action Planning (LAP) groups provide support to volunteers and community groups across the region and may be able to assist with:
- planning and project development
- sourcing funding
- sourcing partnerships with other organisations or industry
- accessing technical information
- accessing equipment
- running effective community groups.
These are the some of the Landcare and LAP groups in the region
Other volunteer community groups within the region are involved in a range of activities, including revegetation, bushcare, sustainable farming, wetland management and various monitoring activities.
Local groups operating in the region include the Landcare Association of SA and Friends of Parks.
Other volunteering opportunities
If you don’t live in the region, you can still play a part in protecting it. Parts of the region are as little as a 50 minute drive from Adelaide and there may be opportunities to volunteer remotely. Contact one of the following organisations to see what volunteering opportunities they support
More information
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Unit 5-6, Level 1 Sturt Centre, 2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge SA 5253
08 8532 9100