Volunteer

This section provides a list of opportunities for young people to volunteer within their local community.  

 

Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives (OCCI)

OCCI promotes awareness of marine environments, particularly intertidal areas through marine conservation education.

Volunteer opportunities: Assist with public rock pool walks, assist with marine education displays

Contact: Jeannie Lawson, occi.centralcoast@live.com.au, 0450 990 995

 

San Remo Neighbourhood Centre- Restoring Harmony

Restoring Harmony is a 2 year project that aims to build strong links between community members and young people with the view to minimise graffiti harm.

Volunteer opportunities: Removing graffiti by using chemicals and/or painting over.  Painting murals on heavily graffitied areas. Planting trees to provide a screening effect.

Contact: Emma Ward, emma@sanremo.org.au

 

Wyong Shire Landcare

Landcare program facilitates community involvement to rehabilitate and maintain remnant natural bushland areas within Wyong.

Volunteer opportunities: Weed removal and planting.

Contact: Nikki Bennetts, nikki.bennetts@wyong.nsw.gov.au, 4350 1638

 

If you would like your community organisation and volunteer opportunies listed on the BluePlanet website please complete this expression of interest form and contact BluePlanet staff on blueplanet@wyong.nsw.gov.au