City of Greater Bendigo

We view volunteers as vital to BARC’s success, essential to assisting us to provide high quality care for animals and be a dedicated service to our community. Volunteer roles are varied and include animal care, photography, gardening and even a bit of property maintenance! All roles are predominantly independent and require a level of self-sufficiency skills and problem solving.

We welcome volunteer applications from individuals who may need the assistance of a support worker to carry out their role safely. These volunteers must have their support worker present at all times, as the work team has limited capacity to provide additional support in the event of an unexpected or adverse situation.

Applicants need to be aged 16 years or over to Volunteer at BARC.

It is also a requirement that all volunteers 18 years and over have a valid and successful working with children check and police check.

The City is a child safe organisation.

Parental / Guardian consent form

1. The City is unable to guarantee a placement.
2. Student Work Placements are sought after and limited.
3. When answering the application questions use examples where possible in your response.
4. Use your response to every question as an opportunity to standout from everyone else.
5. If you have a resume, this will help us learn more about you and your skills.
6. You may also have to meet with us in person to discuss your application further.
7. Refer to this checklist before you start the application form as you may need to obtain further information.
8. Clicking on this yellow information icon next to the questions on the application form will give you further information and helpful tips.
9. Preference will be given to students living and studying at schools in the City of Greater Bendigo.
10. The Student Handbook and quiz forms part of your induction.
11. The processing of your application can take a minimum of two weeks 
12. All students need to be attending an educational institution or an approved home schooled program that is secondary school equivalent.
13. Work Experience only students are paid at $5.00 a day for the five days via Electronic Funds Transfer, so you will need to provide us with your account details including your Bank's BSB number.

Please note: We are unable take further Student Work Placements in the following areas in 2025.

BARC, Early Childhood Learning Centres, Information and Technology, Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo Venues and Events and the Bendigo Airport.