Welcome!

People who live, work, study and play in the Adelaide Hills give purpose to our work at Council.

Volunteering is an opportunity to partner with us so we can build connected and inclusive communities filled with resilient, active individuals across the Adelaide Hills.

Through volunteering you can make a valuable contribution to our community, share your skills or gain new ones, and get to know your community by connecting with new people.

Ways you can volunteer with Adelaide Hills Council

We are looking for volunteers of all ages, across a range of skills and different life experiences to directly contribute their time to assisting Hills communities.

Search our current volunteer vacancies below to find your volunteer match.

Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organisation in Australia, improving the lives of disadvantaged people. We are part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian network in the world with over 100 million volunteers.

In all activities our volunteers, members and staff are guided by the Movement’s Fundamental Principles - Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality. We are partners of choice in the humanitarian services of the public authorities, independent of government and without any political, religious or cultural affiliations.

Red Cross Shops sell a wide range of recycled and new clothing as well as household items.

Each year, Red Cross Shops rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill. Provide social development opportunities to volunteers. The shops raise funds for our everyday work and play an important role in communities. We have 11 shops across South Australia.

Volunteer with Battunga Youth - Reclink Australia! 

Keeping Thursdays Safe, Fun & Thriving

Our Battunga Youth Group (run by Reclink Australia) is growing fast — and that’s amazing! Each Thursday night in Macclesfield, Meadows, and Echunga, we have 20+ young people coming along to connect, play, and have fun together.

To keep the program safe, supportive, and open to everyone, we need a few extra hands to join our volunteer team.

The Bracken Rd Reserve Group has been working on a piece of Roadside Reserve remnant bushland since 2017. We are a group dedicated to enhancing local biodiversity through weed management using minimal disturbance techniques. Re-vegetation using local species is being used where weed invasion has been significant.

Volunteer With Us!

We welcome all volunteers. Whatever your age, skill level, knowledge or time commitment, you can get involved. We willingly share our skills and knowledge with you. 

Contact Peter on 0412529465 or pjallen@esc.net.au to find out more about the Bracken Rd Reserve Group and volunteering with us.

Garden volunteers required for our beautiful Camellia Gardens located at Stangate House in Aldgate.  If you are keen to be involved in our garden and free on Tuesdays between 9am and 4pm and would like to join a group of friendly and dedicated gardeners, please contact Chris on 8339 2770.  Morning Tea and all tools will be provided. 

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Together, we link people with disabilities, carers and the aged, with care and support services through flexible and inclusive choices within our local community.

The Friends of the Library, Mt Barker Inc association is a community group that helps support the library through fundraising to increase, or upgrade library resources, and advocacy for residents of Mount Barker District Council area.

If you want to be involved in the activities of the Friends of the Library Mt Barker, membership and information forms are available at the Mount Barker Community Library front desk or by emailing: folmtbarker@gmail.com 

The Friends group will work best when many residents share ideas and work together, so spread the word and encourage everyone you know.  The future of your free, public library needs your voice.

Friends@54 A place for lonely people to meet

Located at 54 Wellington Road, Mount Barker

Mondays 10.30am until 2pm         

Activities & Meal      $3.00 donation

When you are not sure where to go or who to talk to -

When you want to be sociable - 

When the idea of a meal with others - 

When your own walls seem to be closing in - 

When the idea of an activity with others -

Then come and find some other people like you who want to change their life ......  Or just make it better .........

A Community Activity of the Mt Barker Church of Christ

Situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, the Hahndorf Academy is a magical place where visual arts and heritage meet.

Ph: 8388 7250

The Heart Foundation wants to support more people to walk more often, as it’s one of the simplest yet best things we can do for a healthy mind, body and heart. The program has nearly 100 groups in SA, and people can be part of a group by joining an existing group in their local area or by starting their own group.     

Walking groups can be any size and walk at various times, days, lengths, and levels of difficulty. Everyone is encouraged to walk at their own pace.

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest walking group network, with over 750 groups nationwide, including more that 350 specialty groups—such as parents with prams, support groups, indoor walking groups, people with health conditions (e.g. cardiac rehab, cancer), workplace teams, cultural and community groups, men’s and women’s walking groups.

Mobilising to prevent species loss

We often hear about species on the brink of extinction or the climate on the brink of collapse – and this sounds quite daunting and hopeless.  

However, community and landholders can work together to push back that brink!

Get Involved

Are you time-poor and still want to contribute to improving biodiversity in the Hills?

We get together for about 2 hours per month on the third Sunday of the month at 9am - no commitment, attend as many events as you want. We plant and/or weed, then enjoy a light lunch washed down with a drink of your choice.

It's a great way to meet and chat with like-minded people, and connect yourself with the local community. Find out more by contacting Warren on 0408 444 592.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Mount Barker Kiwanis Book Shop.

Kiwanis is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

New Members Welcome

www.kiwanis.org.au
kiwanisbookshop@gmail.com

About Us

Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit, community-based volunteer organisation working throughout South Australia.

Since 1954, we have assisted many people in the community to live independently in their own homes by providing meals for up to 7 days. Delivering hot, delicious, nutritious 3 course meals on week-days and frozen meals for weekends, public holiday and other times when clients may need to be away from home.

Our clients include those who cannot cook or shop for themselves with ease, such as older people, people with a disability, carers or those recovering from an illness or injury.

Volunteer With Us!

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with us, please contact Volunteer Coordinator on 0428 069 712 or fill in an expression of interest form. 

Mount Barker Community Centre is a not-for-profit, independent organisation located in the heart of Mount Barker SA. The Community Centre offers local community members opportunities to connect with each ​other through a variety of responsive and inclusive programs, events and volunteer roles across the region. The Community Centre is responsive to local community need and works to address gaps and unmet needs through innovation and collaboration.

Are you a social person with a passion for supporting our local community? If you love connecting with others and have a special place in your heart for older people, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme Program is a Government Funded Program that supports older people living in the community who may be socially isolated.   Our Chat and Connect program match a volunteer with an older person with the aim to create a meaningful connection and reduce social isolation.

Our Mount Barker Community Library is open 6 days a week, opening later on Mondays and Thursday's evenings.

We have several Volunteering roles at our Library, however due to a high demand in being a popular place to volunteer, we often don't have any vacancies.

Our volunteer roles include:

• Toy Library
• Storytime and Giggletime Children's program
• Reshelving
• Event assistant
• Local History Centre
• Digital Mentoring
• Home Delivery
• Collections Support

At this time we only have vacancies in the below role in our Community Programs unit.

Feel free to fill in an expression of interest form at I want to volunteer | Mount Barker District Council

Contact our Volunteer Development Officer who may be able to suggest other options with our Council or in the Community on 8393 6414 or lbond@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Have a look at other volunteering opportunities at MyImpactPage - Volunteer Connect or SEEK Volunteer - Australia's largest source of volunteer opportunities 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Mount Barker District Council.  Your valuable gift of time is greatly appreciated by our community.  Volunteering with one our Environmental groups is an opportunity to get outdoors, be active, social and increase your environmental knowledge with like-minded people.

We have 4 Environmental Groups that provide valuable bushcare to protect some of our nature areas and ecosystems.  No experience needed.  Young people under the age of 16 require a supervising adult to accompany them at the bushcare sessions.

Friends of Mount Barker Summit Conservation Reserve - alternate Fridays/Saturdays monthly 10am-12pm

Friends of Yantaringa Reserve, Hahndorf  - monthly Thursdays 10am-12pm

Laratinga Wetland Warriors - fortnightly Saturdays 8am-11am

Bluestone Community Environmental group - fortnightly Wednesdays 9am-10am

For more information on any of these groups, please contact our Volunteer Development Officer on 8393 6414 or lbond@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

As a Justice of the Peace (JP) you are an important community volunteer offering a free service to people for all major events in their life. 

Council supports a JP service at several neutral sites in the district where qualified JPs can assist residents. We are looking for more JPs to join our Signing room group. 

Times of Services

Monday -10am-12noon - Local Government Centre, Dutton Rd, Mount Barker

Tuesday - 10am-12noon - Mount Barker Community Centre

Tuesday - 4.30-6.30pm - Nairne Uniting Church Hall

Thursdays - 6.00-7.30pm - Mount Barker Community Library

Friday - 10am-12noon - Mount Barker Community Centre

Click on the link below for more information or contact:

Lisa our Volunteer Development Officer at volunteering@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Visit SA.GOV.AU - Apply to become a Justice of the Peace 

The Mylor Parklands Bushcare Group is a group of local residents and friends who meet regularly to do bushcare work. 

We help to rehabilitate and restore bushland by carrying out a range of activities from implementing the Reserve Management Plan for the Mylor Parklands, raising public awareness of the Parkland status, regular working bees to weed native bush areas and fire hazard reduction. 

The Mylor Parklands is 24 hectares of land, which includes 5 hectares of native reserve, Camp Gooden.  

Volunteer with us!

We are looking for volunteers to join us!

Come and try, you'll learn about local native plants and meet like minded people.

Contact Bill on 0417830089 to find out more about volunteering with Mylor Parklands Bushcare Group.  

The Prospect Hill Historical Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past.

Built in 1872 by George T Griggs, who was the original postmaster for Prospect Hill, the Museum holds the original post office and local shop.

The building known as the Ann Russell Home, houses room settings depicting early pioneer life with a parlour, kitchen, two bedrooms and a room housing photographs.

The original 1940’s dairy shows the history of the milking industry.

The rebuilt barn houses the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Memorial, RSL/CWA/Scout exhibits. There is also a working blacksmith’s shop and the original Meadows School house.

Flag Tree Reserve houses the Engine Shed with a large collection of transport, logging and farming history and working engines.

The Prospect Hill Historical Museum is cared for by a group of volunteers and the Prospect Hill Community Association who are dedicated to the legacy wish of the Griggs family - to continue to show the history of Prospect Hill’s pioneer days.

St John Ambulance SA is a self-funded charity that cares for the well-being of all South Australians through the provision of first aid at events, first aid training and products, youth development, and social inclusion programs.

Our mission and vision, along with our values, guide our charitable work in the community. 

Vision 

To create a safe, supported, engaged and resilient South Australian Community.

OUR VALUES

Teamwork

Our people challenge themselves to be the best they can, and operate in a spirit of Teamwork to provide community benefit through education, care and connection 

Integrity

Integrity underpins all that we do

High Quality Services 

High quality services are provided to all of our clients, patients and customers

Diversity

We celebrate and aim to reflect the Diversity of the South Australian community and work in the spirit of reconciliation

Respect

As our most important asset, our people are shown Respect, are valued and developed

The Cedars Hahndorf

Do you love art, history heritage and the Adelaide Hills? Would you enjoy being part of a volunteer team that is passionate about sharing the stories and art of both Hans and Nora Heysen and The Cedars?

Established in 2011, the Heysen Foundation is a charitable trust which exists to celebrate the great artists legacy of Sir Hans Heysen and his daughter Nora Heysen, and to preserve, enhance and promote their Adelaide Hills home and his property 'The Cedars' as a welcoming place of international cultural significance for present and future generations.

We have many opportunities for volunteers in our gallery and retail shop, café & tea rooms, tour guiding, events, gardening, collections and general maintenance. 

The Cedars is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4:30pm and public holiday Mondays, no minimum time commitment per week and we welcome anyone who can donate their time even if it is just a few hours per fortnight. You can choose your preferred days and from morning or afternoon shifts (or both).

Volunteers enjoy a generous discount on retail items in our shop space, complimentary tea and coffee from our cafe as well as invitations to volunteer events, skills development in art history and public engagement and working for a highly regarded charity in a beautiful setting. Our team of volunteers are friendly, helpful and passionate about preserving the legacy of Sir Hans Heysen and Nora Heysen and educating our many visitors. 

To join our team or find out more information

8388 7277

contactus@heysen.org.au

www.heysen.com.au

The Hills Community Toy Library (HCTL) is a 100% volunteer-run organisation.

We offer generous discounts and other perks to our general volunteer and committee members like free party pack hire and increased borrowing limits. We are always looking for more volunteers to assist in running our borrowing sessions.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in volunteering but not needing or wanting to join the toy library we would still be keen to hear from you. Please contact us so that we can match your skills and interests to a small job or task. Examples include collection management, toy and other repairs, and grounds maintenance.

mail@hillstoylibrary.org.au

https://hillstoylibrary.org.au/

Volunteer With Us!

Come and join us at The Stirling Players

Getting involved with a theatre group is unlike almost any other volunteering role.  For a start, there are no specific age, gender or skills requirements, and there’s a wide range of activities to get involved in.

What’s more you can devote a little time or a lot of time as your life allows.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you

We are a small community kindergym run by a parent committee and we are based in the Gumeracha Town Hall. Our classes are on Monday mornings during term time with an all-ages class from 9:30-10:30am and an under 2-year class from 11-11:45am.

Ideally, we would love a volunteer to assist from 9am-12pm (time negotiable) to support our leader with any last minute set up and then to sit in the foyer and welcome, check in members on our excel spreadsheet, process square device EFTPOS and then attend the sessions to support the leader and families. We require a working with children police check (free for volunteers). This role would be great for a retiree, student or anyone interested in supporting the local community. We will provide full support and training to make the person comfortable in the role.

Bush For Life

We look after SA’s native bushland by removing isolated weeds that compete for space and resources so that our bushland can regenerate naturally. We have over 300 bushland sites across the state and we offer ongoing training and support to our volunteers.  Being a bushcare volunteer is a rewarding, and practical way to help your local environment.

Trees Please – 68 Heysen Road on outskirts of Hahndorf

Thursdays 10am–12pm

Looking for a friendly group, fresh air, and meaningful work in the Adelaide Hills?

Come join us on Thursday mornings for light bushcare and site maintenance at our beautiful Heysen Road location.

Weed removal at the famous Hans Heysen "Cedars"

Seed collecting during summer and tree planting in August.

“By volunteering at Vinnies, you can be sure you’re making a difference. For some people, volunteering is a chance to give something back to the community, to use their skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance the most. For others, it is a chance to develop new skills and experience in a supportive environment. A range of volunteering options are available - and one that's just right for you.

We will work with you to find out more about your skills and interests, and help you find a role that brings out your best.

Find out more or get in touch!

https://www.vinnies.org.au/sa/get-involved/volunteering-in-sa

Email: volunteering@svdpsa.org.au

Ph: 8112 8710”

Churches of Christ Mt Barker Inc                                       

Welly Road Op Shop

Aim for the Op Shop “to provide good quality clothing and goods at a reasonable price for the needy as a Christian witness.”

Supporting programs that include:

A program where everyone is welcome without judgement.

Free community meal, Food Pantry, Drop-in Centre, Emergency Shelter Room

Salisbury containers of hope

Hahndorf Interim Animal Shelter Inc

World Vision sponsor                                     And more

Make a difference in our community, volunteer at Welly Road Op Shop.

Apply at 54 Wellington Road Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 10am until 2pm or

Ring Bob 0407 839 824

Woodhouse Adventure Park is a not-for-profit leader in youth development and outdoor education that provides screen free fun for families, scout groups, schools and special occasions.  Run by Scouts SA for the last 65 years, Woodhouse Adventure Park's beautiful 54-hectare property is largely maintained by a talented and hard-working group of volunteers.

In fact, many of the things at Woodhouse is known and loved for - from the awesome activities to beautifully maintained gardens and freshly cut camping fields - would simply not be possible without volunteers.  

A dedicated band of Volunteers at Woodhouse (run by Scouts SA, based on a 54-hectare property in Piccadilly) helps when and where they can, and new volunteers are very welcome!

Where better to spend a few hours than on a beautiful property, surrounded by the sounds of nature, kids having fun, and enjoying great company from like-minded people.

The volunteering options are endless, including:

• Tuesday work group conducting all sorts of general maintenance, including Challenge Hill obstacle course
• Gardening group
• Mowing and tractor work

Along with having a great time there is the satisfaction that you are contributing to a not-for-profit organisation supporting youth development and the wider community. There’s no commitment, just come up when you can.

If you are interested, or just want to know more please get in touch by emailing info@woodhouse.org.au us a call 83393333.