Our volunteer program is an opportunity for the community to support Council staff to deliver many different programs and services across Blacktown City.
Volunteering with us ensures that we can continue to provide important services to residents.
We are very fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers and we value the important role they play in fostering a true sense of community across Blacktown City. If you would like to join the Blacktown City volunteer team, take a look at the opportunities below and see if there are any that interest you. Pay particular attention to the requirements of each role and make sure that you can meet them before applying.
We look forward to meeting you.
Please note:
- To join one of our volunteer programs you need to be aged 18+. The only exception at this time is Bushcare where younger children can attend when accompanied by an adult.
- If the role you are looking for is not shown, applications are currently closed. Please check back soon to see if they have reopened.
- Applications for Duke of Edinburgh and work experience placements (including Animal Studies course placements) are processed by our People and Culture team. Their application form can be found here.
I would like to volunteer
Available Volunteer Roles
Bushcare Group Volunteer - Adult
Bushcare groups involve residents that have an interest in the local environment, who enjoy being outdoors and joining with like-minded people in the community to improve local bushland reserves.
Location
Various reserves across Blacktown City.
Experience required
No experience necessary. Children/young people under 18 years of age must attend with a supervising adult.
Duration of volunteering
Volunteers generally work for 3 hours, one weekend a month.
Bushcare Group Volunteer - Child
**Important: Before a child/young person under 18 can apply to join this volunteer program, their parent or guardian must register (go back to the previous page and select Bushcare Group Volunteer - Adult'). Children/young people under 18 may not attend a Bushcare session without a registered parent or guardian.**
To complete the application form for a child, please click here.
Bushcare groups involve residents that have an interest in the local environment, who enjoy being outdoors and joining with like-minded people in the community to improve local bushland reserves.
Location
Various reserves across Blacktown City.
Experience required
No experience necessary. Children under 18 years of age must attend with a supervising adult.
Duration of volunteering
Volunteers generally work for 3 hours, one weekend a month.
Community Events Volunteer - Major Events (Outdoor)
Our volunteer event crew help Blacktown City Council staff produce exciting community events throughout the year.
As a member of the event crew, you will be first to hear about volunteer opportunities at Council-managed events across the LGA and will be expected to help out on site at least 3 times per year.
There will be several different roles and locations available, and experience/qualifications required will depend on the event.
Criteria
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Fluent spoken English
- Ability to use technology such as an iPad
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Reliable and punctual
- For some events, own transport to get to required event sites (not all sites are easily accessible by public transport).
Roles could include
- Meet and greet
- Wayfinding assistance
- Staff information stalls
- Assisting at ticketing booths
- Assisting with workshops
- Assisting with stage management.
If you are new to volunteering with Council please apply now.
If you are an existing Council volunteer please follow this link to log in to your My Impact Page, select 'I already have a username', and add this role to your profile.
Community Events Volunteer - Citizenship Ceremonies (Indoor)
Join our Citizenship event crew and help Blacktown City Council staff deliver exceptional Australian Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year.
The volunteer team will be the first to hear about opportunities to assist at Council-managed ceremonies and help create a welcoming and memorable experience for new Australian citizens. Opportunities will be available at ceremonies held throughout the year.
Criteria
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Fluent spoken English
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Reliable and punctual.
Roles could include
- Welcome attendees on arrival
- Usher guests and recipients to their seats
- Wayfinding assistance
- Assist at entry and exit points.
If you are new to volunteering with Council please apply now.
If you are an existing Council volunteer please follow this link to log in to your My Impact Page, select 'I already have a username' and add this role to your profile.
Justice of the Peace
Justices of the Peace play an important role in the justice system and provide a valuable and accessible service to all members of our community. As an appointed Justice of the Peace, volunteers witness documents for members of the public.
Locations
- Mount Druitt Library
- Max Webber Library, Blacktown
- Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
- Lalor Park Library
- Riverstone Library
Shifts available
- We would be happy to talk to you about suitable times
Requirements of the role:
Must already be appointed as a Justice of the Peace for NSW, under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
Duration of volunteering:
Able to commit regularly for a minimum of six months.
One-on-one Adult Literacy Tutor
Our volunteer literacy tutors support English speaking adults who lack the essential literacy skills necessary for daily life. This vital volunteer program helps to bridge the gap left by an incomplete or unsuccessful time at school and helps ensure that the students do not become isolated or excluded from participating in the community.
Requirements for the role
- Good skills in reading, writing, spelling and use of technology
- Education level preferably to at least year 12
- Good communication skills
- Ability to step away from the authoritative ‘teacher’ role towards an active facilitation role
- Evidence of value and respect of difference (e.g. culture, lifestyle, expectations)
- Flexibility when discussing strategies, timeframes, meeting points etc.
Locations for tutoring (after training completed)
- Mount Druitt Library, Mount Druitt
- Max Webber Library, Blacktown
- Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
- Riverstone Library, Riverstone
- Lalor Park Library, Lalor Park
Free training
Our training and resources are based on guidelines provided by The Reading Writing Hotline and are offered to all successful applicants.
Volunteer chef or cook - Books and Cooks program
Our Library Services team is looking for volunteers to support their Books & Cooks program.
Our Volunteer Chef or Cook will demonstrate how to prepare meals in front of a live audience as part of our Books & Cooks program. They will be confident speaking in front of a group and engaging with community members while cooking. The volunteer will share their knowledge of healthy, practical recipes and inspire participants to try cooking at home.
Location
Various locations across Blacktown City.
Requirements of the role:
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices
- Ability to safely use a range of cooking equipment
- Understanding of common food allergies and sensitivities
- Confident communicating with and engaging a group
- A likeable and approachable nature
- Current NSW Basic Food Handler Certificate
- Working with Children check (or willing to get one)
- Reliability
Duration of volunteering
Each session runs for approximately 3 hours, including setting up and packing away. This opportunity runs periodically throughout the year. Dates and times can be discussed and arranged based on volunteer availability.
