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. 

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 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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Volunteering opportunities

Council programs

Program

Position(s) available

Level of commitment

Contact details

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

Bushcare Volunteer Program

Bushcare volunteer

Flexible

Council's Bushcare Coordinator on 9911 6555 or visit our Bushcare page.

Love Your Place program

Volunteer

Flexible (more information)

Sustainability Projects Officer on 9911 6555

 

Community organisations

Program

Position(s) available

Level of commitment

Contact details

Community Circles Australia

2-Hour Club 2 hours per month Community Circles Australia

Community Circles Australia

Community Circles Facilitator Varies  Community Circles Australia

Concord Heritage Society Inc.

Museum roster 

Every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-4pm

Lois Michel on 9744 8528

Concord Heritage Society Inc.

Tour guides for Yaralla and Rivendell

3 days per year

Lois Michel on 9744 8528

Concord Heritage Society Inc.

People with skills in marketing, grant writing, etc.

Casual 

Lois Michel on 9744 8528 

Inner West Meals on Wheels

Volunteer drivers

Weekly - Fortnightly

Coordinator 9747 1135

Inner West Meals on Wheels

Volunteer runners

Weekly - Fortnightly

Coordinator 9747 1135

Drummoyne Community Centre Inc.

Office assistants

Half day per week 

Volunteer Coordinator  on 9719 8102    

Drummoyne Community Centre Inc. 

Driver with own car

Flexible - half a day per week or fortnight 

Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102  

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  

Drummoyne Community Centre Inc.  

Committee members

2 hours per month 

Volunteer Coordinator on 9719 8102   

Inner West Neighbourhood Aid

Home visits volunteer

1-2 hours per week or fortnight

Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099

Inner West Neighbourhood Aid

Mini outing volunteer

5 hours per week or fortnight

Volunteer Coordinator on 9799 5099

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: