Get Involved
Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has
– Margaret Mead –
See what interests you … Where your skills can help … How you can join in …
Did you know that the definition of an ‘environmental activist’ is no more than a responsible person with a conscience who works towards protecting the natural environment from destruction or pollution.
Become one!
JOIN US - Become a Member
Membership fees are R250 a year
Treekeepers-Cape Town: Standard Bank, Claremont. Account No: 076299082 Branch Code: 025109
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SUPPORT US - Make a Donation
If TreeKeepers has assisted you some way, won’t you reciprocate?
Your financial support helps us as a non-proft organisation fulfill our mandate.
Donations are tax deductible.
VOLUNTEER - Your Time / Talents
JOIN IN
Meetings happen on the last Wednesday of every second month
at 12.30 in the Newlands Forest Conference Room, opposite the top parking area in the Newlands Forest.
Attend.
STAY ENGAGED
Track topical issues
Join our action-filled WhatsApp group.
Find out what’s happening in your ‘hood / bubbling / burning, as well as solutions and answers
Follow us on Facebook.
VOLUNTEER
There are countless ways to share you skills…
You could be an armchair activist or a keyboard warrior, or a stand-up public persuader, or an educator activist?
Participate.
LEND A HAND
Look over the Portfolios to see what we do – and how you can get involved / help out / make a difference
Participation helps ”change the world” in unexpected ways.
Step up.
Meet the Team - Portfolios
CHAIRPERSON
Lead the mission and activities of the organisation.
Manage stakeholder support relationships, and respond to public requests for action
Clare Burgess
VICE CHAIR
Maintain strategic oversight and promote organisational development.
Encourage operational efficiency, foster innovation and activities
Position Open
TREASURER
Monitor, manage and review the organisation’s financial position, in line with good governance policies, as well as prudent fiduciary principles
Mark Johnston
SECRETARY
Direct and control the administrative duties.
Co-ordinate meetings. Keep members connected, informed,
up to date, and on their toes
Ieteke Golding
ADVOCACY & LEGAL MATTERS
Counsel the society in rightful policy and protocol matters,
as well as advise on judicial issues
and legal proprieties
Eleonore van der Horst
ARBORI-CULTURAL ISSUES
Advise on tree care concerns,
as well as counsel on best practice solutions for the health, maintenance and preservation of urban trees
Riaan van Zyl
SOCIAL MEDIA & OUTREACH
Populate sites with on-the-button topics
Clare Burgess & Angie Wain
Substantiate & disseminate information in the public domain
Paddy Attwell
RESOURCE & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Generate informative material and resources for the website, as well as for independent publications, such as Tips / Guides / Advice Manuals
Marion Ellis