This is the second year the council has been involved in the program and it's a great initiative that encourages people to roll up their sleeves to help others.

I believe the strength of a community is shown through its people.

Lake Macquarie's thousands of volunteers indicate people are proud to live in our city and want to make it a better place.

Volunteers are an incredibly valuable part of our identity in Lake Macquarie.

They play an important role in our society, lending their time and talents, for no reward or remuneration, to support, encourage and enhance others' lives.

Volunteers are essential and many charities and community groups would struggle to survive without volunteers.

CityServe will help with more than 25 projects across Lake Macquarie, including Charlestown Lions Park, Ulinga Oval at Cardiff South, Wangi Wangi Scout Hall and Swansea Equestrian Centre.

The works will include general tidy up, mulching of garden beds and painting.

I think it is wonderful to see volunteers come together to help improve facilities so everyone can enjoy them.

■To register or find out more about the program visit cityserve.com.au.