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Some examples of motivations for volunteering in environmental programs

 

  • Make a difference to the environment
  • Learn more about local native plants and animals
  • Be able to "give something back" to a natural area / wildlife
  • Contribute to and help promote an organisation that one values and admires
  • Enrich one's life
  • Desire to participate in local activities of a community
  • An expression of commitment to one's community
  • Share one's skills with others
  • In search of a new challenge
  • Create change in areas that are important to them
  • Connect with the neighbours
  • Meet like-minded people and make new friends
  • Feel included in a group
  • Receive training and gain new skills
  • Gain work experience and meet potential employers
  • Volunteering looks good on a job application
  • Reduce bush fire hazard near one's property
  • Enhance property values
  • Make an area look nicer

Mosman volunteers

Mosman volunteers

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