Lend a hand: on-ground volunteering, work experience and group activities

We arrange numerous community events each year in partnership with Friends of Merri Creek and other community groups. Planting, monitoring and weeding events are often held on weekends; some of our events are ‘on-call’ and may occur during the week. The Wednesday Volunteers Group met regulalry, once a month on a Wednesday, to give a hand at a variety of sites.

Everyone is welcome to our community events and the emphasis is on having fun. Subscribe to our events notifications if you would like to receive email invitations to events. A calendar of community events is available on MCMC's Website. Or like the Friends’ facebook page.

Volunteering with our Ecological Restoration Team

We welcome individual volunteers, including student and internship placements, to work alongside our Ecological Restoration crew.  Availability is sometimes limited by seasonal work demands and vehicle space. Past volunteers speak highly of the learning experience with our team. More information about volunteering with our Ecological Restoration Team is here.

Corporate/business volunteering

We provide tailored activities that can contribute to your organisation’s commitment to social responsibility and team building. Group activities have a big impact on restoring the Merri Creek’s landscape, while also building the effectiveness of your team. Further details here.

Volunteering with our Catchment Team

Our Catchment Program staff deliver education and engagement activities with schools and community groups on biodiversity and waterways. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in volunteering or work experience in these areas.

Waterwatch

We coordinate  the Waterwatch program for the Merri and Moonee Ponds Creeks and the lower Yarra.  If you are intresetd in becoming a volunteer Waterwatch monitor, you can join our Waterwatch training sessions and sign up for one of our monitoring groups. More information here.