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Camp Quality Trek Volunteer - Youth/Children's Services
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Location
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Between Bobbin Head and Balgowlah Heights
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Frequency
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One-off. Days required: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
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Details
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Camp Quality’s Trek will be held on the 17th and 18th of September, 2022. The event is a 50km fundraising walk held in the beautiful bushland of Northern Sydney.
To hold the event, Camp Quality will recruit 120 volunteers, ranging from marshals, trail markers, and Start/Finish and Fun Stop Crews. Shifts range from 6 - 9 hours, and are both during the day and at night. Volunteers may be provided training, and will play an invaluable role in delivering a safe and enjoyable event.
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Contact
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Sophie Gallagher (Camp Quality) - 02 9876 0594 or sophie.gallagher@campquality.org.au
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Volunteer Retail Sales Assistant - Lifeline Castle Hill Store
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Location
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Lifeline Castle Hill - Shop 11. 19 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill NSW
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Frequency
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Frequency is flexible. Days required would be Monday-Saturday, all day.
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Details
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We rely heavily on the support and work of our volunteers and we need your help!
Lifeline MacArthur & Western Sydney operates eight retail stores which sell new and pre-loved items, such as clothes, books, household appliances, collectibles and toys. Our stores help us to raise money to provide our free services to the community. Training is provided in all aspects of a retail environment. No previous skills required, just a willingness to learn!
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Contact
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Suzanne Mazy (Retail Area Manager) - 02 4645 7200 or volunteer@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
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Volunteer Visitor - Hills Pet Buddies
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Location
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Various aged care facilities in the area.
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Frequency
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One-hour duration shifts Monday - Friday approximately between 10am - 3pm. Frequency is flexible.
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Details
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Hills Pet Buddies is a small group of volunteers who take their gentle pets to visit people to encourage interaction and promote the bond between pets and people.
Pets must be calm, friendly and enjoy meeting new people.
Uniform T shirt is provided.
Police check and flu shot are mandatory.
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Contact
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Sandra Merhi - 0417 675 220 or hillspetbuddies2016@gmail.com
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Fundraising/Sales/Retail - Retail Assistant - Lifeline Macarthur & Western Sydney - https://www.lifelinemacarthur.org.au/
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Location
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Lifeline Macarthur - 13 McPherson Road Smeaton Grange, 2567
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Frequency
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Ongoing available shifts on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday. Frequency is flexible.
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Details
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Lifeline Macarthur and Western Sydney stores sell new and donated clothes, accessories and home wares. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work Lifeline provides which is a 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service.
Our brand new Castle Hill Lifeline Store is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations. Lifeline is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all to apply.
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Contact
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Suzanne Mazy (Retail Area Manager) - 02 4645 7205 or volunteer@lifelinemacarthur.org.au
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Volunteer Tutor Program- TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program- tafensw.edu.au/amep
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Location
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The one-on-one lessons can be held in suitable locations such as libraries or any agreed location.
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Frequency
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1-2 hours per week.
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Details
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THE TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program for Volunteer Tutors supports newly arrived migrants and refugees in your local community. This program engages volunteers to provide English language tuition and practice to migrants and refugees who are eligible for the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program). Volunteers from all language backgrounds are welcome. TAFE NSW recruits volunteers to support migrants and refugees, offers free training and also free access to our online resources 'Living in Australia' and 'Worldwide English'.
No previous experience is required and all training is provided. Volunteer tutors can expect:
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Free: Online training A Course in Volunteer English Language Tutoring, including tasks to develop cross cultural awareness and assist students with their settlement needs
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Certificate of Completion of online training course
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One to one tutorial skills
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Tutoring is conducted in a library or mutually agreed location
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Ongoing support from the Volunteer Tutor Scheme Coordinator and TAFE NSW AMEP
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Monthly Newsletter
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Free access to TAFE NSW AMEP interactive resources
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Job satisfaction
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Certificate of Participation after six months' volunteering with the program
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Contact
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Call 02 9942 0644 or email AMEPhts@tafensw.edu.au
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Food Services - Hospitality Assistance (small cafe) - North West Disability Services (NWDS) Secret Garden - www.nwds.org.au
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Location
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Secret garden, Clydedals Lane, Western Sydney UNI Campus, Richmond, NSW 2753
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Frequency
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Flexible days and times: Mon - Sat.
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Details
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NWDS runs a centre of excellence for disabilities at the Secret Garden nursery on the Western Sydney Campus at Richmond. We teach hospitality two days a week but we would like to open the cafe from Monday to Saturday to cater for the many visitors we are getting now looking for coffee and a cake whilst visiting our beautiful centre. This would be ideal for people wanting to get out and help others or even someone wanting to take responsibility for the cafe on a voluntary basis.
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Contact
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Ian Travers on 02 9686 4155 or email itravers@nwds.org.au
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Garden Maintenance - North West Disabilities Services - NWDS website
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Location
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New Secret Garden, Western Sydney University, Clydesdale Lane Richmond.
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Frequency
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Ongoing - Once a Week (Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat). Time of day - Flexible.
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Details
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North West Disabilities Services is a not-for-profit organisation providing services for people with disabilities. Our Richmond site has a beautiful nursery which needs much support in maintaining and helping it grow. We are seeking volunteers that can help support the garden by helping with plant propagation and varied garden duties as well as building and construction maintenance. Our volunteers experience action packed days filled with new experiences and meeting new friends.
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Contact
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Ian Travers on 02 9686 4155 or email itravers@nwds.org.au
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Volunteer Ethics Teachers & Coordinators for local Public Schools (Primary Ethics) - www.primaryethics.com.au
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Location
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Public primary schools in the Hills District.
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Frequency
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Coordinators - Hours are approximately 2 hours per week during school term with some work during school holidays. There may be peaks in workload at the end and beginning of the year when making arrangements for classes and at any time when recruiting and inducting new ethics teachers. We ask that you commit to volunteer for at least one year to ensure continuity for the school and students.
Teachers - Hours are approximately 2 hours per week (including preparation) after 2 days of training. Classes are held on a school day 30mins and usually in the morning.
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Details
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Coordinators
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from those living in the area who are interested in coordinating ethics classes at public primary schools in the Hills District. An ethics class is an option for students not attending Special Religious Education (Scripture) class and is held at the same time as Scripture class.
Ethics coordinators establish and meet the need for an ethics program for students at their local school which includes:
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Building a team of ethics teachers to meet the need for ethics classes at a school,
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Provide information about ethics classes and volunteering to the school and school community,
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Establish a collaborative relationship with the school staff to ensure smooth running of the ethics program,
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Understand and apply Primary Ethics and Department of Education policies to ensure the safety of children and the quality of the program.
The classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgement, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives.
The best candidate for the role will be someone who:
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Are Interested in contributing to children education,
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Has good communication, organisational and administrative skills,
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Are confident computer user and
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Enjoy meeting new people.
Additional requirements - National Police Certificate & Working with Children Check.
Volunteers will be asked to complete a criminal history check and working with children check as part of our recruitment process.
Please note wheelchair access can vary at schools - please check with school.
Online training and ongoing support is provided.
Teachers
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from those living in the area who are interested in teaching ethics classes at primary public schools in the Hills District. An ethics class is an option for students not attending Special Religious Education (Scripture) class and is held at the same time as Scripture class.
The classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgement, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives. Volunteer Ethics Teachers are trained to deliver our age-appropriate curriculum every week and to use the accompanying learning and teaching materials.
No formal teaching credentials or experience is necessary however the best candidate will be someone who:
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Likes working with children and encouraging them to think,
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Has strong communication skills,
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Is available during school terms to teach in the classroom for approximately half an hour per week,
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Can commit to volunteer for at least 12 months on a weekly basis to provide continuity.
Additional requirements - National Police Certificate & Working with Children Check.
Volunteers will be asked to complete a criminal history check and working with children check as part of our recruitment process.
Please note wheelchair access can vary at school.
Full training and ongoing support is provided.
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Apply
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Go to www.primaryethics.com.au website for more information. Click on “Ethics coordinators” or "Ethics teachers" and Click to apply.
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Contact
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Go to www.primaryethics.com.au website. Click on “CONTACT US”. Fill-in the enquiry form and click 'Submit’ or ring 02 8068 7752 during business hours.
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Disability Support Worker (Respite/Carers/Allied Health) - Disability Services - website
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Location
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15A Conie Ave, Baulkham Hills 2153
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Frequency
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Ongoing - Monday - Sunday
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Details
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To work and develop the skills of people with disabilities in a broad range of program areas. The programs run seven days a week and volunteers may choose when they wish to work. Volunteers will need to make a commitment to this role for the medium to long term.
Volunteers will enjoy working within a team environment and should be committed to rights and access for people with disabilities with various focuses on groups.
There is a broad range of roles to fit interest of volunteers.
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Contact
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Ian Travers on 02 9686 4155 or email itravers@nwds.org.au
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Administration Assistant (Respite/Carers/Allied Health) - Disability Services - website
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Location
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15A Conie Ave, Baulkham Hills 2153
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Frequency
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Ongoing - Monday - Thursday
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Details
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We are after an experienced admin person that can support our administration area. We are after someone that can help apply for funding applications and other administrative duties. Exemplary communication skills, attention to detail and basic administrative skills are essential for this role. Importantly, you will be self-motivated and have proficiency in using computers including word processing and excel. The role will be varied so you will need to be resourceful and easily adaptable.
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Contact
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Ian Travers on 02 9686 4155 or email itravers@nwds.org.au
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Health and Animal Assisted Therapy - velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
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Location
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Throughout The Hills
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Frequency
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Fortnightly - Weekdays - Mornings
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Details
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We are seeking volunteers to train with their own pet to visit lonely, challenged and the frail aged in health care facilities for the purpose of Pets As Therapy for a few hours each week or fortnight. Pets can be dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats and even well trained and socialised chickens, sheep and pigs. You will be required to learn OH&S, infection control, safe pet positioning and professional protocols involved in safe and fully beneficial Pets As Therapy.
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Contact
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Velma Violet Harris on 0432 578 210 or email velma@velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
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Community Services/Health Administration Team Member - Sikh Helpline
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Location
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31 5-7 Anella Ave, Castle Hill
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Frequency
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Flexible - Ongoing
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Details
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The ‘SIKH HELPLINE’ is Australia-wide confidential support service where anyone can get help, advice, counseling and information on various issues.
SikhHelpline (Red Khanda Inc.) needs volunteers for administration role. This position comes with flexible working hours and working from home.
Requirements for the Role:
The “Sikh Helpline Australia” is an initiative by RED KHANDA Inc. (Registered Charity ABN 29 245 785 739 and Deductible Gift Recipient in Australia).
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Contact
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Jashanpreet Singh on 0451 115 000 or email info@sikhhelpline.com.au
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Event Assistance - Campground Host Volunteer - National Parks & Wildlife Service - Office of Environment & Heritage
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Location
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Varies
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Frequency
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Fixed Term. Daily. Days Required - Varies, Flexible
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Details
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Campground Hosts help NSW National Parks rangers by meeting and greeting campers, helping them enjoy their park experience in our campgrounds.
This program is a great opportunity to experience camping in our national parks while providing a valuable service to the public. If you have a passion for the outdoors and volunteering, becoming a Campground Host might be for you.
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Contact
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Alex Connor on 02 9585 6945 or email npws.volunteering@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Volunteer Youth Leader (Female Only) - Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT (https://girlguides-nswactnt.org.au/)
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Location
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North Rocks, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Crestwood, Kellyville, Northmead.
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Frequency
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Once a week - unit meetings usually on evenings during the week plus some weekend activities.
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Details
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Adult females are required to work with girls in a range of age groups to deliver the Australian Guide Program. Training for the role is provided along with certification for qualifications gained. Uniform is provided.
Committee Members (female and male) are also required to support volunteer leaders and assist with fundraising and building management.
Girl Guides is voluntary for both girls and women and welcomes and seeks members from all racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic groups. Girl Guides offers fun, purpose, skills development, friendship and satisfaction allowing young women to grow into confident, self-respecting and responsible community members.
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Contact
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Guide House Staff on 02 8396 5200 or email guides@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au or write to Level 2 55 Holt Street Surry Hills 2010.
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Non Member Volunteer (Female Only) - Girl Guides NSW & ACT (www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au)
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Location
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North Rocks, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Crestwood, Kellyville, Northmead.
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Frequency
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Guide Units meet weekly during the School term and occasionally on the weekend. Volunteer when available in consultation with the Unit Leader. Guide Units usually meet during the week in the afternoon or evening. Some Units meet on the week end.
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Details
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Women 18 + years help the Unit Leader to provide a safe environment at weekly Guide meetings. Join in to help facilitate the weekly program. Volunteers require a Working with Children Check (free for volunteers) and will receive on the job training,
Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT offers girls aged 5-17 years a weekly program that combines learning with friendship and fun. Activities focus on the outdoors, life skills and service to others. Girls grow in confidence and gain leadership skills. www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
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Contact
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Guide House Staff on 02 8396 5200 or email guides@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au or www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
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Car Drivers - The Hills Community Aid & Information Services Inc. (www.hca.org.au)
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Location
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Drivers may reside anywhere in Sydney.
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Frequency
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Flexible fixed term
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Details
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HillsCarPal has been set up to help Hills seniors who no longer drive to stay connected to their community. HillsCarPal uses Facebook to request trips and pays volunteer drivers additional vehicle running costs via PayPal. Potential volunteer drivers can subscribe to receive more information at www.hillscarpal.org.au It's quick, simple and fun to lend a helping hand, in as little as five minutes!
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Contact
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John McQuarrie on 02 9639 8620 or email convenor@hillscarpal.org.au or write to Convenor, HillsCarPal, 390 Windsor Road Baulkham Hills NSW 2153.
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Community Bus Driver - Hills Community Aid - www.hca.org.au
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Location
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North West Sydney Area
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Frequency
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Fortnightly (Day Varies) - During Business Hours
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Details
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Hills Community Aid is looking for volunteers to assist with their community bus transport. Your role will be to drive clients to and from their designated location and to assist clients getting on and off the bus safely when required. You will need an HR Driver's Licence and experience driving a manual bus. All Applicants will be screened and interviewed. Police checks will be conducted prior to commencing volunteering.
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Contact
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Suzzanne Deguara on 02 9639 8620 or email suzzanned@hca.org.au
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Action Group Volunteer - The Australian Youth Climate Coalition - www.aycc.org.au
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Location
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Various locations around Sydney, regularly in Parramatta and Macquarie University
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Frequency
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Weekly meetings and regular events
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Details
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We are looking for young people 14-30 years old, to join our local action groups in Parramatta and at Macquarrie University. You will be involved in our campaigns for action on climate change. The groups run regular events in the community to raise awareness of renewable energy and climate change, undertake training and have the opportunity to develop and practice leadership skills. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is Australia's largest youth-run organisation, with over 80,000 members. We're building a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis through short term political and long term cultural change.
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Contact
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Samantha Cooper on 0415 574 536 or sam.cooper@aycc.org.au
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Recreational Activities Volunteer Royal Rehabilitation Centre
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Location
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Royal Rehab. Centre 259 Morrison Road, Ryde 2112
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Frequency
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Flexible
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Details
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Volunteers can assist a client to practice their words for speech therapy; their walks for physiotherapy. They can play dominoes or cards to increase the level of social participation by the client, assist during meal times, reading, floral arrangements, painting, craft activities or chatting. Where possible, skills and interests will be matched.
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Contact
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Ayse Dalkic on 02 9808 9638 or ayse.dalkic@royalrehab.com.au
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Greek Companion - House With No Steps - www.hwns.com.au
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Location
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North Rocks
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Frequency
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Flexible
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Details
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Spending one on one quality time with a supported person. If you are male, Greek speaking, are creative, have a willingness to offer and develop ideas, are punctual, reliable and committed, have an understanding of personal boundaries, are able to connect with others, support people to make choices, are respectful, active, energetic, friendly, personable and a team player demonstrating a positive attitude towards the promotion of supporting people with disabilities, then we want to hear from you. On site training will be provided and all volunteers are required to undergo a National Police Check.
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Contact
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Aline Lage, Volunteer Coordinator on 02 9451 1511or alage@hwns.com.au
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Animal Foster Carer - DCH Animal Adoptions - www.dchanimaladoptions.com.au
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Location
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Your home
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Frequency
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Flexible
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Details
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If you have the space and time to look after a pet, or if you would like a pet of your own but your situation doesn't allow it long term, then foster caring might be for you. We place 1-2 suitable rescue animals with each carer. You look after it in your own home as if they were your own pet until we can find a permanent new home for the pet. This may take a number of months so a serious commitment is required. We pay for all veterinary expenses but you pay for the food and flea treatments.
We have a great support network amongst our carers and you are never forced to take a pet you might be uncomfortable with and we are there to help if any issues or problems arise. Foster caring is a great way to save a life and be rewarded with the love and appreciation that comes from a rescued dog or cat and their happy new family.
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Contact
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Megan McDowell on 1300 83 93 40 or dchanimaladoptions@iprimus.com.au
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Operations Support/ Administration - The Hills State Emergency Service
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Location
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Based at Baulkham Hills but cover the whole LGA
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Frequency
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Mainly Wednesdays from 7:00pm-10:30pm with some additional support during emergency operations in a 24/7 environment.
Administration Teams: 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Thursdays (Note: much of this work is currently being completed remotely from home).
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Details
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Computer skills are an advantage. Training will be given including induction, radio operations, and team safety. Further ongoing training will be provided to use the Services' computerised dispatch system.
The SES will continue to reassess and adjust how they do business during COVID-19.
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Contact
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For all roles - https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/unit-volunteers/
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RDA (NSW) Tall Timbers Centre
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Location
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125 Old Pitt Town Road, Box Hill
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Frequency
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Flexible - volunteers are required Monday to Saturday. School hours or after school hours. Ongoing need.
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Details
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Join our Volunteer team and help provide equine programs for people with a disability. There are many areas to help with including:
Fundraising
Program Volunteers
Property Maintenance
Cleaning
All volunteers participate in RDANSW training and induction sessions.
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Contact
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Please contact by email talltimbers@rdansw.org.au to confirm availability of opportunities.
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Membership Crestwood Lions Club - http://crestwood.nsw.lions.org.au/
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Location
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Crestwood, Baulkham Hills
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Frequency
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First and third Thursdays of the month, dinner meetings at which members and guests have the opportunity to listen to interesting speakers.
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Details
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Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the "We Serve" motto. The Club welcomes members from all areas, particularly the Crestwood and Bella Vista areas. The Club carries out many projects and supports many activities, groups and individuals in need. These may be local, national or overseas needs. The Club is always seeking people to help with these projects. The Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of each month.
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Contact
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John Ebbott on 0458 727 905 or crestwood@lions.sydney
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Hills Rotaract Club - hillsrotaract.org.au
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Location
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Castle Hill and Hills Region
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Frequency
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Flexible
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Details
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The Hills Rotaract Club is a volunteer-based community group for 18-35 year-olds, that participates in fundraising initiatives, professional & personal development, social connection events and other volunteering activities acrossthe Hills and Sydney region. As part of Rotary International, the Club also engages with other Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs, as well as charities and NGOs.
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Contact
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Cameron Cortazzo on 0481 101 333 or hillsrotaractinc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
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