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Adelaide Hills Council
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.
Volunteer Vacancies
Event Host Leader
- Support people to stay healthy and active by connecting them to social and wellbeing activities in their local community and beyond
- Assist our clients to have a positive experience by encouraging them to participate in activities
- Woodside location with travel through the Hills and surrounding areas, minimum 2 events per month between Monday to Friday and the occasional weekend or evening
The role
Volunteer Event Host Leaders assist with the delivery of the Hills Home and Community Support program, by hosting a group of clients to participate in social and wellbeing activities. Events may include mystery trips to destinations of interest, theatre/music performances, visits to art galleries lunches/dinners, visits to farmers markets, nurseries or other shopping destinations.
About you
Your ability to lead and facilitate groups is key to success in this role, along with your ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a broad range of people and work collaboratively.
The benefits
Get to know your community and connect with new people while contributing to strengthening people’s ability to maintain independence to participate in community life and remain in their home for longer.
Apply to volunteer by filling in an online application form, or for further information contact Kendra Stephenson, Community Support & Volunteer Officer, on 8408 0490.
Virtual Reality Experience Facilitator (Gumeracha)
- Assist with the delivery of Virtual Reality sessions to community members, connecting people with this exciting and innovative technology.
- Gumeracha location, approximately 3 hours per month.
The role
The Virtual Reality Experience Facilitator will assist with the delivery of virtual reality sessions, connecting people to this new technology by immersing them in various experiences for learning and entertainment.
About you
You have a passion or interest in virtual reality technology, with skills in using information technology programs such as Windows and Steam. You work well in a team environment and have IT problem solving skills.
You enjoy working with people and have the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a broad range of people including the elderly, disabled, disadvantaged, socially isolated and culturally diverse.
Working With Children Check required for this role (previously DCSI)
The benefits
This is a rewarding and exciting role, showcasing emerging virtual reality technology to the community.
This role is also a fantastic way to connect and interact with your local community, working with a friendly and supportive team at The Torrens Valley Community Centre.
Apply to volunteer by filling in an online application form. For further information contact Community Centre Operations Officer, Lucy on 8408 0575.
Adelaide Hills Motor Restorers Club
Welcome to the Adelaide Hills Motor Restorers Club
The Adelaide Hills Motor Restorers Club was formed in 1984 by a group of people with a common interest in preserving the machinery of our past. In particular, cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, stationary engines and machinery manufactured in South Australia. Membership is open to anyone who shares this interest whether or not they own any machinery.
Search our volunteer vacancies or contact us at pop@ahmrc.org
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Conservation Volunteers Australia
Join us on various conservation projects in Adelaide and regional SA. Achieve positive environmental impact, meet like-minded participants and improve the health of our beautiful yet fragile ecosystems!
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Cornerstone College
Do you have some spare time on your hands? Or do you want to further your skills?
We have a range of different opportunities that may interest you.
- Second Hand Uniform Shop: customer service, sales, EFTPOS, retail.
- College Canteen - servicing three Lutheran Schools in the Adelaide Hills: food preparation, customer service, and cash handling.
- PT&F events and fundraiser opportunities: we have many events throughout the year like our annual Food & Fun Fest. Event set-up and preparation, telemarketing, gift wrapping - the list is endless.
We have lots of fun so please don't hesitate to contact us to see what exciting opportunities are available... every little bit helps.
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Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival
HAHNDORF WINTER LANTERN FESTIVAL
We are looking for volunteers and people who love the arts to get involved with the planning of the 2020 lantern festival.
If you have attended our festival in the past and thought it was amazing or if you've never heard of it before and would like to get involved, please send us an email.
This events brings people together and provides the opportunity to learn skills, make art and celebrate as a community the joy of winter!
Hahndorf Winter Lantern Festival Inc is a not-for-profit community arts organisation registered as a charity. We work only in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. And we are mostly active July and August. Our purpose is to enrich the sense of community, enhance well-being and embrace our unique cultural life. We facilitate community arts initiatives through our workshops and festival.
We work with children so we can help you get an appropriate screening if don't have it already.
Email us at: volunteer@hwlf.com.au
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Littlehampton Community Association
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Love Hope and Gratitude Foundation Inc.
Welcome
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Macclesfield Community Biochar Centre (Maccy Biochar)
Maccy Biochar is a not-for-profit group set up to collect tree litter from local households, landowners and businesses and convert it to biochar. We thereby capture carbon, offset and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create voluntary carbon offsets to trade.
We are based in Macclesfield, South Australia and are currently auspiced by the Macclesfield Community Association Inc.
Visit our website to find out more: https://www.maccybiochar.com
MAKING MACCY CARBON NEUTRAL
We are taking action against Climate change by reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide to make Macclesfield carbon neutral and improve local soils.
Volunteer Vacancies
Mount Barker District Council - Community Library
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Mount Barker District Council - Graffiti, JPs, Environmental & Youth Programs
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Mount Barker District Council. Your valuable gift of time is greatly appreciated by our community.
Wishing you all the best with your volunteering.
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Rotary of Blakiston
The Rotary Club of Blakiston provides the following Services to its local community:
- conducts the Anzac Day service at Littlehampton.
- sponsors 2 children to the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN).
- supports a Mens Health project in the Mount Barker Shopping Centre.
- has a stand at the Mount Barker Show.
- supports "top hat".
- holds a roadwatch on the road between Littlehampton and Nairne.
- helps support the Fathers Day BBQ at Littlehampton Primary School.
- holds a Melbourne Cup Day with proceeds going to Mental Health.
- has a float in the Mt Barker Christmas Pageant.
To find out how you can be involved take a look at our volunteering vacancies.
Or how about coming along to one of our meetings. The Rotary Club of Blakiston
meets every Wednesday from 6.30pm for Dinner and a meeting at
AUCHENDARROCH, 17 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker.
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The Hills Community Toy Library
The Hills Community Toy Library are looking for fabulous new volunteers to come join our community!
Do you have . .
- an interest in helping to run a vibrant not for profit
- great organisational skills, a creative mind, or a passion to play your part and make a difference
- a small amount of time out of your busy life to help out
As a volunteer you will:
- have access to borrow a wide variety of toys,
- meet other families and volunteers
- learn many new skills and have a great time, and
- enjoy being actively involved in your local community.
