Do you want to lend a hand in your local community? Meet new people? Develop new skills? Have fun?

Then why not volunteer.

Who are Volunteers?

Over one million people in NSW volunteer.They are people of all nationalities and come from all walks of life - retired or working, students or teachers, old or young, male or female.

Who can Volunteer?

People like you! Volunteer work is for everyone. You don't need special skills to be a volunteer. A willingness to give your time and contribution for the benefit of your community is all that is needed.

How much time will I have to give?

It's up to you. As a much or as little time as you can spare. Any time you can give can enrich your life whilst helping others.

How do I become a volunteer?

We would love to hear from you!

Please give us a call and we can book an interview for you with one of our interviewers. Our interviewers are trained to assist potential volunteers to make an appropriate match between their skills, experience and wishes, with one of the many volunteer positions we have registered with us. We interview at several locations across the Central Coast.

All potential volunteers are invited to attend a Bridge to Volunteering information session, that we conduct free of charge. This introductory session covers a variety of topics including the benefits of volunteering, rights and responsibilities and the power of volunteering.

Please give us a call on 4329 7122 or email recruitment@volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au to find out more.

How will I benefit?

There are many benefits to be gained by being involved in volunteer work.

You can benefit by:

• Meeting new people
• Leaning new skills
• Utilising your skills and gaining work experience
• Improving your language skills
• Becoming actively involved in community issues
• Contributing to the community by helping people
• Achieving personal satisfaction and feeling appreciated
• Increasing your personal skills and self-confidence

What kind of volunteer work can I do?

There are many and varied positions available. Some examples of the types of positions available are:

• Fundraising
• Reception and clerical work
• Working with children
• Working with youth
• Gardening
• Providing support for the elderly
• Working with people with a disability
• Assisting with transport
• Working in a cafe
• Working behind the scenes in the cultural and/or tourism fields
• Environmental work
• Community work
• Working in emergency services