Volunteers are the heartbeat of our City.
Volunteers contribute to a vibrant community life and make a real difference to the City of Charles Sturt.
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make friends, and give back to the community.
Our valued volunteers contribute via visiting services, shopping assistance, graffiti removal, gardening, animal management, sporting clubs and across our libraries and community centres. They are vital to the services we offer.
Find out more about the volunteer vacancies we have available below.
An Advance Care Directive assists adults to decide for their future wishes about health care, end-of-life, living arrangements, and other personal matters. An ACD can be used to choose substitute decision-makers to make informed decisions on a person’s behalf if they are unable to do so.
The ACD Project Volunteer role aims to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to use their knowledge about ACD and support others to understand how to complete the ACD form by offering general information, sharing available resources, and providing support.
The City of Charles Sturt is currently seeking multiple volunteers to assist with our new project. We require volunteers who can:
Key Activities:
- Deliver ACD workshops in person using PowerPoint presentation or actively supporting workshop attendees.
- Build a rapport with workshop attendees.
- Be willing and able to travel to various locations within the City of Charles Sturt Council, Port Adelaide Enfield Council and City of West Torrens Council.
- Commit to and support at least one workshop a month with times and dates to be advised with at least four weeks’ notice where possible.
- Be willing to cover ad hoc volunteer shifts if necessary.
- Collect and forward relevant data and participation feedback to Program Staff.
Essential skills, knowledge, and personal qualities:
- Have completed their own Advanced Care Directive.
- Passionate about helping others.
- Ability to be reliable and flexible and work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate with people of all cultures, abilities, and backgrounds empathetically and respectfully.
- Basic knowledge with Microsoft PowerPoint or willingness to learn.
If you are interested to get involved in the project, and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here. If you would like more information, please click here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Advanced Care Directive Volunteer when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Social Visitors provide regular companionship and friendship to a socially isolated person in a residential facility, enhancing the resident’s social and community involvement.
Social Visitors will be required to visit a selected resident on a regular (e.g. fortnightly) basis at a time that suits both the volunteer and the resident.
Where appropriate, suitable volunteers will be matched by the coordinator of the program to a resident with similar interests and life experiences.
If you believe you have the following we would love to hear from you:
- Good communication skills.
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Good listening skills.
- Be compassionate, cheerful and positive.
- Be patient, understanding and tolerant of cultural and varied backgrounds.
This role requires a Police Check, or the willingness to undergo and obtain these (the Council will do this for the successful applicants).
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here. Please indicate that you are applying to be a Social Visitor Volunteer when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer" .
We are seeking multiple volunteers to assist the Community Bus Driver on a regular rostered basis, providing door to door shopping services for eligible Charles Sturt clients for the following shifts:
- When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday from 8:30 – 1:00pm (weekly or fortnightly)
Where: East Avenue, Beverley Depot.
Requirements –
- Assist clients with their shopping bags and mobility aides and carry any shopping bags to their door when they arrive home.
- Provide stand by assistance to support our clients to safely board/disembark the bus.
- Liaise with the Community Transport Officer (CTO) concerning timetables and service requirements.
- Adhere to program rosters and schedules.
- Complete and provide CTO with any reimbursement claims and records on a regular basis.
- Maintain open communication with the CTO reporting any difficulties, issues or changes in client situations.
- First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one – Council will pay for this)
- A National Police Check or the willingness to undergo and obtain one (the Council will do this for the successful applicant).
Skills & Personal Qualities -
- Assist the Community Bus Driver to plan the route to pick up and drop off clients.
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here. Please indicate that you are applying for the Community Bus Aide role when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
As a volunteer, you will support eligible clients by providing transport to medical appointments using the City of Charles Sturt’s fleet. You will have a friendly demeanour and a keen eye for client safety, ensuring clients make it to their destination and home again feeling safe, included, and valued. The clients you will transport must meet eligibility for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
When: Monday to Friday, the car runs usually commence from 8:30 am and usually finish around 4:00 pm.
This service will start in Feb 2024.
Key tasks -
- Drive the car and interact with passengers making them feel welcome.
- Provide support with walking devices if needed.
Requirements -
- Hold a current full driver’s licence or a Car licence with at least 5 years of driving experience.
- Have a Full First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete one. (Council will pay for this).
- Have a safe driving record.
- Ability to complete a driver assessment.
- Willingness to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability to read a street directory and plan driving routes.
Skills & Personal Qualities -
- Genuine interest in the frail aged and people with disabilities
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Community Car Driver when answering the question, "Why do you wish to become a volunteer".
Community Centre Support Volunteers provide a positive image as the first point of contact for newcomers, visitors and participants to the Centre through friendly and efficient operation and housekeeping duties. They also contribute to the running of the Centre by assisting and supporting the staff at the Centre.
The City of Charles Sturt is currently seeking volunteers on a weekly basis:
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. but can be flexible.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Customer service focused.
- A good communicator.
- Able to demonstrate reliability.
- Able to follow instructions and work within boundaries.
- Able to work independently.
This role requires a DHS Working With Children Check, or the willingness to undergo one (the Council will do this for the successful applicants).
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Community Centre Support Volunteer when answering the question, "Why do you wish to become a volunteer".
Literacy and Learning Children's Program Support Volunteers assist Library staff in the preparation and delivery of the Library's Children's programs and events for families with children at the City of Charles Sturt.
We are seeking volunteers to assist us with our Early Literacy programs on a regular weekly roster (during school terms). One volunteer per session.
- Hindmarsh Library on Thursday at 9:15am to 11:15am.
- Henley & Grange Community Centre on Wednesday 9:15am to 11:15am.
- Civic Library on Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am.
- West Lakes on Monday 9.15am -12pm. Vacant from end of March
Key Tasks:
- Greeting Families
- Assisting with setting up and packing up the space
- Preparing craft supplies
If you are available and believe you have the following, we would love to hear from you:
- A Child Related Screening or the willingness to undergo one
- Good communication skills
- Ability to commit to a weekly roster
- Passion and enthusiasm for working with children and their families
- Patience, understanding and tolerance for cultural and varied backgrounds
- Willingness to undergo Child Safe Environment Training and any other training required
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Children's Program Support Volunteer when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
If you enjoy driving and socialising with people, then becoming a volunteer community bus driver may be the role for you. This service provides door-to-door shopping and transporting clients to social programs for eligible clients in the City of Charles Sturt.
Monday to Friday, bus runs usually commence from 8:30am and usually finish around 1:00pm.
Key tasks -
- Drive the bus and interact with passengers making them feel welcome
- Provide support with shopping and walking devices if needed
Requirements -
- Hold a current full driver’s licence or a light rigid licence (depending on what bus is being utilised) with at least 5 years driving experience.
- Have a Full First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete one (Council will pay for this).
- Willing to complete CPR training every year>
- Have a safe driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete a driver assessment.
- Willingness to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability to read a street directory and plan bus routes.
Skills & Personal Qualities -
- Genuine interest in the frail aged and people with disabilities
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrated reliability
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Community Bus Driver when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
Join our vibrant community centre as a Volunteer Playgroup Facilitator. Are you passionate about early childhood development and creating a safe environment for young children to learn and grow?
We are seeking a dedicated person to lead playgroup sessions to meet on a regular basis at Cheltenham Community Centre to support families in our welcoming community centre.
If you enjoy working with families and children to make a positive impact and are available weekly on Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 11:30 am (during school term only) and believe you have the following, we would love to hear from you:
- Willingness to undergo a Working with Children Check
- Genuine interest in working with children and families.
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Good communication skills
- Patience, understanding and tolerance for cultural and varied backgrounds.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Program Facilitator - Playgroup when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
Join our community centre as a Volunteer Facilitator for our Basic Computing Group!
Are you tech-savvy and passionate about empowering others with essential digital skills? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic people to help teach basic computing knowledge and build confidence in a small group setting.
If you enjoy helping others learn, and are available weekly on a Monday or Tuesday at 10am to 12pm (starting from 10 April) and believe you have the following we would love to hear from you:
- Willingness to undergo DHS police clearance.
- Genuine interest in working with people.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Good communication skills
- Patience, understanding and tolerance for cultural and varied backgrounds.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Program Facilitator – Basic Computing Group when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
We are seeking a volunteers to facilitate and support a group who meet socially on a regular basis at the Seaton North Neighbourhood Centre. This role will include the setting up and packing up of activities with the aim to increase socialisation for residents of the City of Charles Sturt.
If you are available weekly on a Tuesdays 11am to 3pm and believe you have the following we would love to hear from you:
- Genuine interest in working with people and joining in with activities
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated reliability
- Good communication skills
- Patience, understanding and tolerance for cultural and diverse backgrounds
- First Aid a bonus
This role requires a National Police Check, or the willingness to undergo and obtain one (the Council will do this for the successful applicant)
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Program Facilitator – Over 50’s Social Group when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer".
The Program Assistant will assist the Program Facilitator to help set up and pack up and support participants during the session.
We are seeking applications from people who have/are:
- A genuine interest in cooking and possess good social skills
- Demonstrated reliability
- Customer Service focussed
- Communication skills characterised by patience, clarity, and understanding
- An ability to follow instructions and work within boundaries
- Patience, understanding of participants with diverse needs
- First Aid is a bonus
When: Weekly on Fridays 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Where: Seaton North Neighbourhood Centre
This role requires a National Police Check (the Council will do this for the successful applicants).
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here.
Please indicate that you are applying to be a Program Assistant - Art Group Volunteer when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer" .
Graffiti Removal Volunteers work as part of a team of volunteers to assist in the rapid removal, monitoring and reporting of graffiti in the City of Charles Sturt.
When: Monday or Friday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Meet at the Beverley Depot and then use a Council Vehicle to travel to various locations within the City of Charles Sturt.
If you believe that you have the following, we would love to hear from you:
- Demonstrated reliability and the ability to commit to a regular roster (3 hours per week) for at least 6 months
- Current driver's licence and experience driving and towing a trailer - desirable
- Basic painting skills - desirable
- Be of average physical fitness
- Ability to work well in a team
This position is also subject to a National Police Check.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the skills to suit the role, please apply here. Please indicate that you are applying to be a Graffiti Removal Volunteer when answering the question, "why do you wish to become a volunteer" .
First read our Volunteer Code of Conduct Policy to see if our program is right for you.
Register your interest in volunteering for a listed vacancy or submit a general expression of interest.
More information
To report a property, please submit an online request.
All other enquiries to:
Customer Contact
8408 1111
council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au