Community
3 September, 2024
Local groups shed some light
In a couple of recent editions of the ‘Goss’ I’ve mentioned Light Up the Park.
This has now become a regular occurrence at George Davis Park in Mossman, after the initial successful trial run at the beginning of the year.
The fun event allows friends and family to come together, as well as connect with local organisations in the area. One such group, at the most recent event, was the Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network. I took the opportunity to catch up with them during the afternoon.
For a bit of history, a couple of years ago, Tanya Morris – based at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre – was set the task to identify local organisations which involve and require volunteers and then help match them up.
Consequently, Tanya started work alongside the Douglas Shire Council, to launch the Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network which has been an initiative of the council, Volunteering Queensland and the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre.
The aim of this network is to help connect volunteer organisations, help in the initial recruitment and then provide further assistance in retaining and managing volunteers. Basically, it is all about getting the right people in the right job.
After much effort, the Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network has established itself as a useful asset to the Douglas Shire community and now has a helpful website that assists with the connecting of local groups and societies, together with people willing to commit some of their time to help in some way.
Further details can be obtained from Tanya Morris by contacting the Neighbourhood Centre in Port Douglas.
I’m off to prove the one-handed theory, so for now it’s Gazza signing out.
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