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VolunteersCentennial Parklands is a fantastic public asset that we should all treasure. Since 1888 it has been known as the "People's Park" and has been the place for generations of Sydneysiders and tourists to come, relax, play, breathe, exercise and enjoy this little 'oasis in the middle of the city'.

While the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust is responsible for overall management of the Parklands, it cannot do so without the ongoing support of the community it serves. The Parklands will not be here for this and future generations to enjoy, as you know them today, unless we continue our unique partnership of mutual responsibility and support between the Trust, the Centennial Parklands Foundation and the community.

Volunteer opportunities in the Parklands

Many people feel that they would like to 'give back to the community' or provide some of their skills and expertise to support a cause.

Centennial Parklands is a place that can offers a range of volunteering opportunities and can provide a sense of achievement and enjoyment while you assist us in providing a public parklands that we can all feel proud of.

At present, the following volunteer opportunities are available at Centennial Parklands:

  1. Volunteer Growing GroupCommunity Nursery Growing Group: Become an active part of Centennial Parklands nursery growing group at our new facility in Centennial Park. Help make us a self-sustaining Parklands that can provide its own tree and plant stock for ongoing planting and replacement programs. Find out more.
  2. Bush regeneration: Centennial Parklands has a range of environments that require careful management, including some of the very few remaining remnants of Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub left in Sydney. You can help preserve this endangered species. Find out more.
  3. Parkland Ponds Group: Like fishing? Well put your skills or hobby to good use and become part of our carp removal program. Want to help improve the pond system? Why not help us on many of our pond restoration and planting activities. Find out more.
  4. Visitor Information Services: To provide an improved visitor information service to park visitors, the Trust established a Visitor Information Counter in 2008. If you have a knack for helping people and being able to provide direction and explanation then become a visitor information volunteer. Find out more.
  5. Corporate Volunteering: The Parklands welcomes corporates and small businesses who are seeking team building exercises. We can provide an afternoon of activity, out and about in the Parklands while providing a great service helping to plant trees or restore our pond system. Find out more.
  6. Birdwatching / Twitching: Love birds? Love spotting birds? Over 140 species of birds have to date been spotted in Centennial Parklands, and you could help with this vital cataloguing and recording work. Assist us with providing important information for Birds Australia's Bird Atlas. Find out more.
  7. Tour Guiding: Another new opportunity for volunteers. We are seeking people with excellent communications and interpersonal skills to provide ad hoc tours for park visitors and tourists. Find out more.
  8. Litter Patrols: Usually around 'Clean Up Australia Day' each year, we encourage volunteers to come into the Parklands and help keep this a beautiful place, free of litter. Find out more.

Volunteer News

Westpac Corp VolunteersOur Volunteer Coordinator regularly posts news and updates online so that volunteers know the latest developments and opportunities at Centennial Parklands.

Read the latest news and events.

Further information

If you would like to enquire further about these opportunities or get an application form, click here or phone the Parklands Office on (02) 9339 6699.