Get Involved With BES
Local Action, Real Impact
At the Ballina Environment Society (BES), volunteers of all backgrounds make a real difference for our local environment. Whether you’re new to community action or bring years of experience, there’s a place for you here - and your contribution truly counts.
Choose the way you want to contribute to the future of the Ballina Shire
Ways To Support
Our volunteers show up and help our organisation in many ways. If you are interested in joining our team, together we will find a way your skills & capacity can support our mission.
Depending on your interests and experience, you can support BES in different ways:
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Writing letters, reviewing planning proposals, or contributing your expertise on environmental science, community planning, or policy.
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Represent BES at BSC Ward meetings, show community support at council meetings, helping draft submissions, or giving deputations.
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Spreading the word and inspiring others to get involved.
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Chatting with locals, collecting signatures, and sharing information.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Help preserve Ballina Shire’s natural environment
Member & Volunteer - Annual fee
The hands-on core of BES. You will use your enthusiasm, talents and expertise to actively participate in working groups, conducting research, preparing policy positions, and implementing local campaign actions.
Member & Supporter - Annual fee
A financial supporter. Your annual fee helps BES cover essential operational costs, promote our campaigns across the community, and provide the financial security to advocate forcefully on major issues.
Support Us With A Donation
Your one-off donation of any amount provides critical, immediate support for our campaigns and advocacy work. Previous successful legal action had to be abandoned due to lack of funds. Financial donations ensure we can maintain our strong voice in policy debates and commit to major environmental challenges.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Becoming A Volunteer
BES is also a place to learn, connect, and share knowledge. You can learn from long-standing members about:
local issues,
the environmental science behind them,
democratic processes and decision making in local government,
and gain confidence in public speaking, advocacy, and research.
For experienced volunteers, BES offers a chance to mentor others, share insights from your professional or community background, and help shape campaigns with your ideas.
We welcome everyone - whether you’d like to contribute a specific skill, join a project team, or simply suggest new ways to help.
GET IN TOUCH
However you get involved, you’ll be part of our team.
A friendly and passionate group working to protect the natural beauty and future of our home, the Northern Rivers. Got questions? Send us an email or message our Facebook page with how you’d like to help!
