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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.
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.
Volunteering opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh Award participants
The City of Canada Bay has a range of volunteering opportunities available for Duke of Edinburgh Award and school community service 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 Team Leader or phone 9911 6555.
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. Contact them at:
- Wellbank Children's Centre, Concord: 9911 6250 / wellbank@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria Avenue Children's Centre, Concord West: 9911 6230 / victoria.avenue@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
For further information on the Award, please go to the Duke of Edinburgh Award website.
Volunteering opportunities
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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Bushcare Volunteer Program |
Bushcare volunteer |
Flexible |
Council's Bushcare Team Leader on 9911 6555 or visit our Bushcare page. |
|
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 |
| The Burdekin Association |
Youth support in the following categories:
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Varies | The Burdekin Association |
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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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Concord Rotary Farmers Market |
Volunteers to help set up or pack down the Rotary's market stalls. |
Twice monthly - flexible/casual volunteers welcome |
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Inner West Meals on Wheels |
Volunteer runners and rivers |
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 |
|
Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. |
Bus assistant |
Flexible - 1-2 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102 |
|
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 |
|
Inner West Neighbourhood Aid |
Volunteer gardeners |
3 hours per week or fortnight |
Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099 |
| Sir Roden and Lady Cutler Foundation | Volunteer drivers | Varies | Visit sirroden.org.au or call 8765 8661 |
Volunteering useful links
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.
There is more information available at: