Volunteering
Volunteers play a vital role in contributing to the City of Canada Bay community. Each year, unpaid workers donate their free time, skills and enthusiasm to support local groups and participate in events, activities and programs that improve or assist the lives of others.
Volunteers also make an invaluable contribution to society. In 2016, the census revealed that 3.6 million people or 19 per cent of the population aged 15 years and over are engaged in voluntary work through an organisation or group.
In the City of Canada Bay 16.5 per cent of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016.
As part of Council's FuturesPlan20 - a vision for the next 20 years, Council is working towards developing an engaged and vibrant city. The 'Volunteer in the City of Canada Bay' initiative provides and promotes a wide range of community events and activities in which volunteers can be involved. It also supports effective communication and promotion of services in the area.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe workplace. We're committed to removing barriers and encouraging people with disability in the workplace. The City of Canada Bay is a child Safe organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people.
The City of Canada Bay has a range of volunteering opportunities available for Duke of Edinburgh Award participants.
Bushcare is a volunteering program that enables community members to participate in the restoration, enhancement and maintenance of natural areas within the City of Canada Bay. These activities may be suitable for the Service (Volunteering) Section of the Award.
To discuss these opportunities email Council's Bushcare Co-ordinator or ring 9911 6555.
Five Dock Leisure Centre runs a range of programs that may be suitable for the Physical Recreation Section of the Award.
To discuss these opportunities email Five Dock Leisure Centre Manager or ring 9744 2622.
Library Services: Concord and Five Dock libraries may have suitable tasks such as collection maintenance duties that will satisfy the requirements for the Service (Volunteering) Section of the Award.
To apply to volunteer at the libraries as a Duke of Edinburgh student, click here. To discuss these opportunities at Concord Library, email Concord Library or ring 9911 6313; at Five Dock Library email Five Dock Library or ring 9911 6210.
Our Children's Services also have volunteering opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh Award participants. They can be contacted by emailing children.services@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.
For further information on the Award, please go to the Duke of Edinburgh Award website.
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Council programs
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Program |
Position(s) available |
Level of commitment |
Contact details |
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Seniors Bus Trips |
Volunteer assistant |
If you are interested in volunteering on Seniors Bus Trips, please contact the Community Services Team. Days required: Tuesday or Friday |
Community Services Team on 9911 6587 |
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Cabarita Heritage Gardens |
Volunteer gardeners |
Flexible (eg. 2 hours per day, 1 day per month) |
Community Services Officer on 9911 6555 |
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Bushcare Volunteer Program |
Bushcare volunteer |
Flexible |
Council's Bushcare Coordinator on 9911 6555 or visit our Bushcare page. |
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Love Your Place program |
Volunteer |
Flexible (more information) |
Sustainability Projects Officer on 9911 6555 |
Community organisations
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Program |
Position(s) available |
Level of commitment |
Contact details |
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Community Circles Australia |
2-Hour Club | 2 hours per month | Community Circles Australia |
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Community Circles Australia |
Community Circles Facilitator | Varies | Community Circles Australia |
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Concord Heritage Society Inc. |
Museum roster |
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-4pm |
Lois Michel on 9744 8528 |
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Concord Heritage Society Inc. |
Tour guides for Yaralla and Rivendell |
3 days per year |
Lois Michel on 9744 8528 |
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Concord Heritage Society Inc. |
People with skills in marketing, grant writing, etc. |
Casual |
Lois Michel on 9744 8528 |
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Inner West Meals on Wheels |
Volunteer drivers |
Weekly - Fortnightly |
Coordinator 9747 1135 |
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Inner West Meals on Wheels |
Volunteer runners |
Weekly - Fortnightly |
Coordinator 9747 1135 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Office assistants |
Half day per week |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Driver with own car |
Flexible - half a day per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Mini bus driver |
Flexible - half a day per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Bus assistant |
Flexible - 1-2 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Admin Assistant |
Half day per week |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Committee members |
2 hours per month |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
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Inner West Neighbourhood Aid |
Home visits volunteer |
1-2 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099 |
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Inner West Neighbourhood Aid |
Mini outing volunteer |
5 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099 |
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Inner West Neighbourhood Aid |
Residential aged care visitor |
1-2 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099 |
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Inner West Neighbourhood Aid |
Volunteer gardeners |
3 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099 |
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Royal Rehab |
Volunteer Visitor |
Weekly |
Coordinator, Nicki Bispham on 9808 9258 |
| Sir Roden and Lady Cutler Foundation | Volunteer drivers | Varies | Visit sirroden.org.au or call 8765 8661 |
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The Infants' Home at Ashfield |
Red Bug playgroup assistant |
Monday mornings approx 8.30am to 1pm |
Coordinator, Fiona Lambrou on 9799 4844 |
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The Yaralla RSL Day Club |
General assistant x3 |
1 day per week (Monday), 9am to 3 pm |
Coordinator, Marlene Barnes on 0415 946 976 |
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Save The Children Australia |
Retail Assistant |
1-3 days ( 5 to 7.5 hours ) |
Area Manager, Jacqui Elliot on 0409 023 559 |
Organisations seeking volunteers should ensure that they hold current and valid volunteer insurance. Organisations should also review the volunteering definitions and principles of Volunteering Australia.
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