Welcome
Your decision to volunteer with us makes a meaningful contribution to the services we provide and plays a key role in fostering a thriving, vibrant community. Volunteers are at the heart of our success, supporting programs, events, and services in various roles that make a lasting impact.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, representing a wide range of backgrounds, and share a passion for positively shaping the community. We celebrate and recognise their dedication, skills, and diversity, knowing that everyone brings something valuable to the team.
Volunteering with us is simple, and our Frequently Asked Questions section is here to answer any queries you may have. No matter who you are or where you come from, we believe that everyone can make a difference through volunteering. We look forward to having you join our team!
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable personal, social, career and wellbeing benefits.
Through volunteering, you can:
- Connect with your community and meet people from diverse backgrounds.
- Make a positive impact on causes and issues that matter to you.
- Develop new skills, knowledge and confidence through meaningful experiences.
- Build friendships and expand your professional and social networks.
- Gain valuable experience that can enhance your resume and career opportunities.
- Feel a sense of purpose, achievement and belonging as part of a team.
- Improve your wellbeing by staying active, reducing loneliness and boosting overall life satisfaction.
- Have fun while learning, contributing and giving back to your community.
Ready to make a difference? Start your volunteering journey today.
Volunteer roles you can get involved in:
- Special events and open days
- Community and library programs
- Youth services
- Graffiti removal
- Animal management
Make a difference, gain new skills, and build connections within your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
A police check is required for most volunteer roles. This will apply if you are volunteering with vulnerable groups, handling money or going on private property or is a requirement of the the funding agreement. The Volunteer Development Officer will assist you with your police check and these are free of charge.
Yes, if you receive an allowance from Centrelink that asks you to do volunteer work (eg 15 hours per week) to qualify for your payments we can generally help you to meet all or part of that commitment. This will depend on the vacancies that exist.
You will receive induction and training, insurance cover while volunteering, support from Council and recognition for your valuable support.
Volunteering FAQs
Whilst the City of Charles Sturt is interested in harnessing your life/work experience and utilising your skills there are many opportunities to try something new. However, we make every effort to match you to a role that will suit you and be successful.
This depends on the role and your availability. Some positions require you to complete a 4 hour 'shift' per week or fortnight, while others are more flexible and may only require a couple hours per fortnight or month.
A police check is required for most volunteer roles. If you are going to be volunteering with vulnerable groups, handling money or going on private property this will apply. Other programs may require a police check when the funding agreement requests this. The Volunteer Services Development Officer will assist you to get a police check, these are free of charge to you.
All out of pocket expenses approved by your program coordinator will be reimbursed.
Yes, if you receive an allowance eg Newstart, from Centrelink that asks you to do volunteer work (eg 15 hours per week) to qualify for your payments we can generally help you meet all or part of that commitment. This of course depends on the vacancies that exist.
It is NOT our policy to give written references to prospective employees. However, your program coordinator is free to give a verbal reference over the phone and of course can only comment on the volunteer role in which you have been involved.
Absolutely! In fact we encourage all volunteers to take a break at some stage throughout the year. However, we do ask that you give your program coordinator some notice so they can plan for your absence.
Where applicable and specific to your role training is provided. There are also other opportunities offered throughout the year to all volunteers of which to take advantage.