NPWS corporate volunteer program
Are your people interested in environmental volunteering? Join the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service corporate volunteer program. They'll take part in conservation activities, learning, team-building games and fun.
Why bring your team to a national park?
Teams that volunteer with us give real support to the health and future of NSW national parks. Their work also sustains local wildlife and the millions of people who visit our parks each year. By helping out in a national park, your team supports NPWS conservation projects that restore balance in the local environment. They’ll also have a great day out reconnecting with nature and sharing a fun group experience. And your company will be making a positive corporate social impact at the same time.
Each NPWS corporate volunteering day is led by our friendly NPWS Discovery guides and rangers. They’ll share their insights and expertise, and will be on hand to answer all questions.
Email us for more information. We'll work with you to adapt our program to align with your corporate social responsibility goals.
What will you be doing?
Your team will spend time in a beautiful national park:
- doing meaningful conservation work such as bush restoration or beach clean-ups
- going on an informative guided tour in the park where they volunteer
- participating in guided interactive team-building activities, like fun relay-type games
Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to deliver our corporate volunteer activities. They can also adapt our program to align with your corporate social responsibility goals. They're experienced in working with groups in the natural environment, and have excellent knowledge of the specific areas they’re visiting. They have current Senior First Aid accreditation and carry safety equipment, including radios and first aid kits.
Locations where we offer corporate volunteering
Corporate volunteer program: Lane Cove
Lane Cove National Park is only 10km from the Sydney CBD. It’s an ideal place for your next corporate volunteering day. Your team will enjoy a day in the fresh air while doing important conservation work.
Corporate volunteer program: La Perouse
Volunteer at Congwong Beach, La Perouse. Your team will be in a natural environment, helping to regenerate and care for this beautiful national park, while learning about conservation and sustainability.
Corporate volunteer program: Middle Head
When your team volunteers at Middle Head, they'll have stunning harbour views. Help us restore the landscape and regenerate the bush in Sydney Harbour National Park on your next corporate volunteering day.
What are the benefits?
Your team will come away from their day with us with the following benefits:
- Increased physical and mental well-being from volunteering, spending time in nature and building stronger relationships with their peers.
- A deeper connection to national parks and the role we all play in their protection and conservation.
- Enhanced professional skills and development, including better communication, relationship-building, collaboration and creativity.
- A greater understanding of the environment, culture and history of the park where they volunteer.
- A stronger team culture – the team games promote trust between team members, boost confidence, identify leaders and uncover hidden talents, leading to a healthier, happier and more productive work environment.
- Knowledge that they’ve directly supported NPWS conservation efforts, while also contributing to your company's corporate social responsibility goals.
- An uplift in your organisation's reputation because their volunteer work has made a positive impact on the environment and local community.
What our volunteers say
Robert, manager, solution consulting
‘I’m a regular volunteer with NPWS. This is my third outing with the wonderful NPWS corporate volunteer program. Every time we connect as part of this program we come together and learn more about our biodiversity and cultural history. It’s a great way to build stronger connections amongst our teams while doing good cleaning up the environment, giving back and ultimately having a material impact. My hope is that the land and environment we enjoy today can be equally celebrated for generations to come.’
Rena, sales enablement manager - APJ training
‘This has been such a phenomenal day! I really feel we’ve made such an impact by cleaning plastics and rubbish from the beach. We can see the difference already after just a few hours’ cleaning up. The NPWS staff have been absolutely fantastic, very friendly, very knowledgeable and have taught us about the environment, sustainability and our impact.’
Jason, senior technical consultant
'I enjoyed my volunteer experience with National Parks and Wildlife Service out here because it’s a very meaningful way to contribute to the environment. It has been a great way to meet a lot of colleagues face to face, because I work remotely. It’s good to be away from my desk and help contribute to a better environment.'
Danielle, senior engagement officer manager
‘[We’ve had] a wonderful time learning about biodiversity, conservation and how to make the world a better place. It’s also given us the opportunity to patch up some of the damage that, as humans, we are doing in the world. I would highly recommend an activity with the NPWS corporate volunteer program if you wanted your teams to evolve and perform better while making a positive impact on our society and the community.’
Looking for more information?
Email the NPWS corporate volunteer program. We'll work with you to adapt our program to align with your corporate social responsibility goals.
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