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There are many ways in which you can help the EDO (ACT) continue to provide legal services to community groups and individuals seeking environmental reform for future generations.
You can help by:
While we receive some funding from the Commonwealth Government and other sources we rely on membership fees and donations to continue our work.
Other ways you can help:
Your support is vital to our ability to continue to provide legal services to community groups and individuals seeking to protect and preserve the environment.
By supporting the EDO, you will help us to continue to:
Regular monthly or one-off donations can be made online through our secure server.
If you cannot afford to donate money but still wish to support our work then please consider making a donation in kind or volunteering your expertise or time.
Membership of EDO (ACT) will allow you to stay up to date with the latest public interest environmental legal issues in the ACT. Your membership will help us to provide legal services to individuals and the community seeking environmental justice. It will help us to continue to provide legal advice and representation, promote changes to environmental laws and provide community legal education.
EDO members receive our quarterly e-newsletter and invitations to functions throughout the year. Members may vote at annual general meetings of the EDO and nominate for the Management Committee.
Annual membership is current until the end of each financial year.
Payment of the membership fee or donations can be done by:
The EDO could not operate without the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work of our volunteers. Students who have studied environmental law, lawyers, planners, environmental scientists and people with skills in education are encouraged to join our volunteer program, either by working at the EDO or providing pro bono services.
Volunteers assist with many tasks, including:
Volunteering allows you to share your ideas and volunteer your time and skills to help the EDO, your environment and your community. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to protect the environment to benefit your community.
To become a volunteer, please email us (edoact@edo.org.au) with a copy of your CV. We will place you on our register and contact you when a volunteer opportunity becomes available.