The Bridgewater Hall – 1 Carey Gully Road, Bridgewater SA 5155

The Bridgewater Hall is a lovely local heritage building in the heart of Bridgewater, in the Adelaide Hills. It was initiated and built by the local community and began as the Bridgewater Institute, with the foundation stone laid in October 1913 by Lady Bosanquet. The Bridgewater Institute was the venue for many local community and social events. Run by volunteers and fundraising, the institute was managed by the women of the community, to primarily provide educational opportunities and as a place for social connection and entertainment.  As the community evolved, so did the building. The library was relocated, and the building became known as Bridgewater Hall—a venue that continues to play an important role in local community life.

Today, the hall is owned by the Adelaide Hills Council and managed by a small, dedicated group of local volunteers. From regular community activities and classes to celebrations, performances and private events, the hall continues to bring people together every week.

https://bridgewaterhall.com.au/

 Looking for New Committee Members

To ensure the Bridgewater hall remains available for future generations, the Committee is urgently seeking additional volunteers and warmly invites reliable, community-minded people to join the Committee.

Whether you have previous committee experience or simply value this special community space, your time, skills, and ideas can make a real difference. By becoming involved, you will help preserve and strengthen this important local asset for everyone to enjoy, now and into the future.

Current roles available are:

Secretary

Help keep the Committee organised by:

• Monitoring incoming correspondence.
• Working with the Chairperson to prepare quarterly meeting agendas.
• Recording concise meeting key points and action items.
• Sharing meeting information with Committee members.

The Secretary's role is essential in keeping the Committee connected.

General Committee Member/s

As a General Committee Member, you will:

• Attend quarterly Committee meetings.
• Share ideas and contribute to decisions about the hall and its activities
• Support hall activities and initiatives
• Help maintain a community space for everyone to enjoy.

General Committee members are key to help keep the hall running smoothly.

For further information, please contact Carmel McNamara, Chair, Bridgewater Hall Inc Committee, on mobile 0407 798 585.

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

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.

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

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 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!

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.