Cape to Cape Catchments

Volunteers

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 The Capes Volunteer Team heads out every Thursday to carry out conservation activities – attacking weeds, collecting seeds, planting trees and maintaining tracks. Whatever the job the team gets out there, has fun and helps the environment. So come on, join the ‘Eco Warriors’.

Thank you for helping conserve our precious environment!

When: Every or any Thursday morning at 9am. Go to the Events page for the confirmed list of up-coming jobs.

Where to meet: Meet at the Cape to Cape Catchments Group Office in the Community Resource Centre on Tunbridge Street, Margaret River.

What to Bring: A packed lunch and water bottle; long trousers and sturdy shoes; hat; wet/cold weather gear if necessary; a sense of humour!

Transport: Volunteers will be transported to the worksite as a team by the CCG. Volunteers are encouraged to park cars at the community centre. If a volunteer needs to return to town before the completion of the task it should be arranged before the team leaves in the morning. Volunteers are not covered by CCG insurance when driving their own vehicles.

Children and Young People: Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring young children with you. Not all worksites or tasks will be safe for children. All children under 14 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Children can make an otherwise safe worksite unsafe by distracting people and getting underfoot, not to mention their own safety. CCG does not accept any liability for children on site under the age of 14.

Young people over the age of 14 are welcome to be part of the volunteer team.

Don’ts:

Dogs will not be allowed on the work site – under any circumstances.

Smoking is discouraged whilst the group is working and cigarette butts must be removed from site.

All rubbish must be removed from site.

There will be no alcohol consumption or drug use on site.

Supervision and insurance: The Capes Volunteer team leader will be responsible for the health and safety of the team but it is the responsibility of the entire team to ensure that working practices are safe and that team members look out for each other. While the team leader is on site and supervising the team, all members are covered by the CCG’s insurance.

Finally: The CCG appreciates the time you are giving to help us conserve local biodiversity. We hope you enjoy your experience with us and we welcome any constructive feedback you may have.

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