2018-04-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 APRIL 2018




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           10 APRIL 2018

  5.      Volunteer Engagement
  5.1.    Training and Events
  There are a number of local community organisations and groups that provide workshops relating to
  the environment on a broad and interesting range of topics. Volunteers are encouraged to support
  local organisations through attendance at these workshops.
  Volunteers can also develop a broad range of skills and knowledge of ecological restoration principles
  and techniques through attendance at working bees, working alongside other highly-experienced
  volunteers.

  Council will provide a range of events and training:
  e  annual first aid training for two registered volunteers per group
  e  annual Community Bushland Care WHS Induction/Refresher
  e  one coordinated National Tree Day event
  e  annual Christmas celebration/recognition event
  e  other ecological and cultural awareness days as available.

  5.2  | Promotion and Publicity
  Council is supportive in promoting the efforts of volunteers and gaining new volunteers for their
  projects. Council may carry out the following promotional activities on behalf of volunteers where
  resources are available:
  e  Displaying the Community Bushland Care brochure at libraries, Council Customer Service areas
     and Tourist Information Centres.
  e  Providing information on Council’s website such as the working bee calendar and contact details
     for each group.
  e  Assistance with media releases for local newspapers and Council’s Facebook page promoting the
     program.
  e  One Community Bushland Care sign dependant on groups’ needs and available resources.
  Groups may also choose to promote their activities in the following way:
  e  Display the Community Bushland Care banner at events.
  e  Distribute the Community Bushland Care brochure with working bee details to project neighbours
     and local community groups.
  e  Arrange media and photos for environmental educational opportunities.
  e  Organise a display for local festivals, events, libraries, local shops or other suitable locations.
  e  Give talks and presentations at local schools or clubs.
  e  Invite other community groups to attend working bees or special events on-site.
  Please note: Noosa Council has a Signage Guideline and a Brand Standards Manual that helps
  ensure brand consistency. Any draft artwork for signage (temporary or permanent), flyers or
  brochures should be sent to your nominated Council Officer who can discuss and review with
  Council’s Community Engagement Branch before going to print/production.

  Council and Community Bushland Care — Operational Guidelines                          Page 10

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