We in the Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club extend our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the recent horrific fires, with devastating loss of property, livestock, native bushland and wildlife. We are aware that many people are in need of all sorts of help both in the short and long term, while others are keen to offer their help in different ways.
We are pleased to pass on the following message from Connecting Country and other local community organisations about a volunteer matching service for the Harcourt district.
Please consider how you might be able to contribute to the important healing process of our community and fragile environment.
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Connecting Country is collaborating with Castlemaine Community House, Harcourt Valley Community House, Harcourt Progress Association, Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative, Castlemaine Lions Club, local Landcare groups and others to coordinate a volunteer and equipment register to help longer-term bushfire recovery. People or organisations/groups can register their skills, time and useful equipment. These could be used in activities including clean up, workshops on insurance claims, fencing, repairs, re-vegetation, technology, rebuilding, or fundraising.
Connecting Country is working with organisations in Harcourt to match resident’s needs to offers. This will co-ordinate help through a trusted local, reducing stress for affected people. This is a volunteer matching service, not an emergency response.
The form to register is here: Needs & Offers (Volunteer & Equipment) Register – Castlemaine Community House
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