Green Space Our Place volunteers

The Green Space Our Place program is a great way to get involved in your community, enjoy the outdoors with like-minded people, and contribute to the improvement and upkeep of the region's open spaces.

Our volunteers are a diverse and eclectic bunch of people with a shared passion for improving the city.

They are a hard-working, fun loving, dedicated group who share knowledge, make friends, bake cakes to share and feel the satisfaction of their amazing collective achievements.

With the vision of ‘Building collaborative partnerships between Council and community to promote and develop our region while connecting and creating opportunities to enrich lives’ our volunteers are able to play an active role in enhancing the region.

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Two female volunteers use rakes to smooth new dirt surface on Arrow Trail

Supervised GSOP volunteer groups

If you don't mind getting your hands dirty while developing your gardening skills, learning about plants and meeting new people, then we have 10 volunteer groups you can get involved with.

Volunteer and small child chatting while kneeling next to pond in the Botanic Gardens Conservatory

Other nature-based volunteer options

From Little Taccas and history tours, to neighbourhood produce gardens and park improvements, there's plenty of ways to volunteer.

Two female volunteers hold vegetables grown in The Green Space produce garden

The Green Space

The Green Space on Greenslopes St has been created to upskill our volunteers in growing produce and sustainable growing practices. It's also open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kid's nature education programs

Our children's education program aims to connect preschool aged kids with nature through play.

Last Updated: 29 January 2024

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