Like to become a Volunteer?

There are always jobs to be done that will improve the environment and there is nothing stopping you from joining in the effort to make Ard-na-Greine a truly exceptional neighbourhood. Just a few examples:

Litter
Make it a point to pick up litter within a short distance of your own house - it only takes a few minutes. People who throw litter on the ground are a fact of life. Dealing with the problem in your immediate vicinity is really not that difficult.

Watering Plants
Volunteers have devoted enormous energy to providing flowers and plants across the estate. An even bigger job is looking after them when we have a dry spell and they need watering. If flowers have been planted near your house then please look after them.

Cutting Grass
It only takes a few minutes to look after the grass verge outside your house but if everyone does this then the estate looks better.

Why Bother?
There is ample evidence that areas that are regularly cared for are less likely to attract crime. Just think about it. If you were a burglar would you like to frequent an area where there always seems to be something going on - litter being picked up, plants being watered, grass being cut, neighbours having a chat etc. Desolate looking places with an air of neglect and that seem to lack any sense of community life are much more attractive to criminals. If you do nothing other than take a stroll around your neighbourhood you are doing your community a service!