Volunteering with Redland City Council

Trailcare & Parkcare

Protect your parks. Preserve your trails. Connect with community.

Do you love your local park, nature reserve, or trail network? Join the Trailcare & Parkcare volunteer program an initiative by Redland City Council that empowers locals to care for the environment, support biodiversity, and create safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for all. Whether you're a green thumb, trail runner, bushwalker, or just someone who enjoys giving back to nature, this program is for you!

In the words of Pat Janes, Vice President, RATS Cycling Club:

"TrailCare is about collaborative stewardship, it creates opportunities for trail users to work alongside land managers like our Council, building a shared sense of responsibility for our local parks and reserves. It strengthens the connection between people and place, fosters respect for the environment, and supports sustainable trails that reflect the community’s passion for the outdoors."

What is Trailcare & Parkcare?

Trailcare & Parkcare is a Redland City Council volunteer initiative that supports the care and maintenance of our parks, reserves, and trails. Volunteers work alongside Council to:

•  Control weeds and plant native vegetation
•  Maintain and repair and trails
•  Remove litter and debris
•  Reduce erosion and support ecosystem health
•  Educate users and promote sustainable use of natural areas

Our focus areas include:

• Suburban parks
• Coastal parklands
• Urban Greenspaces
• Canal estates
• high-use trails in key conservation areas like Scribbly Gum, Bayview, and the Eastern Escarpment.

Why Volunteer?

Give back to nature
Improve the health of local greenspaces and ecosystems for people and wildlife.

Join a passionate community
Connect with like-minded locals who love the outdoors and want to make a difference and stay fit.

Learn practical skills
Receive hands-on training in, trail and park maintenance, vegetation control, and environmental conservation.

Help care for your local Greenspace

Remove weeds, plant natives, and enhance your local environment.

What’s involved?

Volunteers typically meet once a month for a few hours. Activities may include:

• Weed removal
• Native planting and mulching
• Trail maintenance and erosion control
• Raking and debris clearing
• User education and environmental monitoring

No experience is required, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willingness to help. All volunteers are covered by Council’s Volunteer Insurance Scheme.

How to Get Involved

1. Click here to register your interest
2. Fill out the Trail & Parkcare application form
3. We’ll connect you with a local group or help you start one
4. Join a team, attend training and start making a difference

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance with your application:
Email: Parkcare@redland.qld.gov.au or Trailcare@redland.qld.gov.au

 Information Privacy Act 2009 - Redland City Council collects your personal information in order to manage volunteer queries, applications and placements.  The information will only be used by authorised Council Officers for the purpose of managing volunteer queries, applications and placements. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law to do so.

Our current volunteer programs are displayed below.

Click the program header below to view more information and to fill out an application.

If you are experiencing issues with completing an application or need more information, please email indigiscapes@redland.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3824 8611.

Information Privacy Act 2009 - Redland City Council collects your personal information in order to manage volunteer queries, applications and placements.  The information will only be used by authorised Council Officers for the purpose of managing volunteer queries, applications and placements. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law to do so.