Infrastructure and Environment

Friends of Smith Park

For more than 30 years residents adjacent to Smith Park, Woodend have been helping to rehabilitate and care for the park. Key residents had taken a break from the site for some time, and recently wanted to meet regularly again, and were formalised into Council’s Bushcare program.

The residents along Lingard St would like to encourage residents to assist with weeding, planting, and watering.

Winter working bee dates: July 20th, August 17th and September 21st. 9am-11am
Meeting Spot: Opposite 12 Lingard Street

Photo: Newly planted and weeded area along Lingard Street.

If you are a local resident and are interested in supporting Friends of Smith Park register your interest here. Registered volunteers are kept in the loop on working bee updates, training and volunteer celebrations.

You might enjoy this role if:

• You are passionate about caring for our natural environment

• Like working outdoors in a hands-on role

• Enjoy working with a diverse range of people

• Can make a regular commitment to the group.

Recruitment Status: Positions available for local residents

Pre-Requisites: You’ll be asked to sign a volunteer form before starting work.  These are available on the day. Those wanting to join as a regular member will need to sign up as a regular volunteer, to do this you'll need to sign up on the Council Volunteer portal follow MyImpactPage - Application Form - Infrastructure and Environment (betterimpact.com) and complete all online induction training and sign the Volunteer Agreement form to be supported by insurance.

Please wear a hat, long pants and closed in shoes. Remember to bring drinking water and your own snacks. Sunscreen is available.

Before applying, please read the Bushcare and Parkcare Volunteer Position Description found here.