Where can you volunteer in Camden Council...?

Bushcare Program

Camden Bushcare is an environmental volunteer program set up by Council to encourage local communities to actively participate in managing and maintaining the remnant urban bushland areas in the Camden Local Government Area.

Volunteers are welcome to join any Bushcare Group currently working in bushland areas. Current locations include: 

• Camden Town Farm - Exeter Street, Camden

• Harrington Forest - Scanlon Crescent, Harrington Park

• Kings Bush Reserve - Chellaston Street, Camden

• Parrotts Farm - Richardson Rd, Narellan (Next to RFS Station)

• Ron Dine Reserve - McCrae Drive (and Cowper Drive), Camden South

• Sickles Creek Reserve - Sickles Drive, Grasmere

• ​​​​​​​Spring Farm Bush Corridor - Hampshire Boulevard, Spring Farm

Bushcare Groups are led by qualified bushland supervisors. Tools and materials are provided on-site. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and the desire to participate in the restoration of the unique heritage and character of Camden’s bushland. Residents may also nominate to set up a Bushcare Group in their locality.

Download the Bushcare Program flyer for further information.

To attend a Bushcare program simply apply online via our Rosterfy platform and apply for the shifts you are available to attend 

Library

Camden Council libraries offer a variety of services and programs for the Camden Community. With locations at Camden, Narellan and Oran Park.

There are a variety of volunteer roles across various library locations. The following programs provide volunteer opportunities such as:

• Youth Programs
• Tech Help
• Shelving operations
• Camden Local studies program

Most library programs run for a 10 week school term offering 1 shift per week, if positions are available these will be listed on the Rosterfy portal for you to submit your expression of interest. Ensure you have registered to volunteer with council to access this and receive updates when opportunities are available 

All library programs require a Working with Children's Check (You can obtain one for free for volunteering purposes) 

Camden Civic Centre 

The Camden Civic Centre; offers a range of volunteering opportunities this could be assisting with the following; (but not limited too)

• Ushering of guests to seats 
• Setting tables for large events
• Assisting with Art Workshops/Displays 
• Concierge services 

 If any positions are available these will be listed on the Rosterfy portal for you to submit your expression of interest. Ensure you have registered to volunteer with council to access this and receive updates when opportunities are available. 

- Please note the civic centre is currently closed and reopening in July 
All Civic Centre programs require a Working with Children's Check (You can obtain one for free for volunteering purposes). 

Committees and Reference Groups

Expressions of Interest for Camden Council’s Reference Groups and Advisory Committees for the 2024-2029 term are now closed.

Council is not currently undertaking nominations for expressions of interest to become a committee or group member. If you wish to be added to the waitlist should any positions become available in the future, please complete an Expression of Interest Form and return it via email to volunteers@camden.nsw.gov.au, alternatively you can apply via the Rosterfy platform to be added to our waitlist for when positions become available. 

As vacancies become available, they will appear on our Volunteer Vacancies page.

If you would like further information on any of Council’s Volunteer programs, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator on 02 4654 7777 or email your enquiry to volunteers@camden.nsw.gov.au

National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteers and their important contribution to our communities. This year's theme is Connecting Communities.

Council will be offering a week of activities and events to celebrate those who volunteer in our community. 

• Apply online to register your interest 

Using our online platform Rosterfy you can apply to register your interest in volunteering for Camden Council Register Here; Once your application is completed you will now have access to the Rosterfy portal.

• Have a chat with our Volunteer Programs Team 

You will then be contacted by someone from our Volunteer Programs team for an initial phone interview to discuss what opportunities are currently available and how to align you with these opportunities. This conversation is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and find out more about the volunteering position and the requirements of volunteering with Camden Council. If we are unable to fulfill a positionwithin your requested area you will be added into the group waitlistfor when more opportunities become available 

• Position Assigned  

If a volunteer position has been assigned to you, you will be added to these shifts or need to add yourself to the shifts via the events tab in the portal. Once your shifts are confirmed you will receive a SMS notification 24hours prior to your shift as a friendly reminder, for your first shifts you will meet you your supervisor on site to give you a brief induction and “toolbox talk”. 

• Induction and Training 

Prior to commencing volunteering with the Council, you will receive inductions and training suitable to your role accessible via the Rosterfy portal. This will usually include work health and safety training; code of conduct training; volunteer handbook training; an onsite induction is completed on your first shift; and any other training relevant to your position. 

• Other pre-volunteering requirements 

Many organisations require you to complete pre-volunteer checks such as criminal record checks; Working with Children checks or health checks prior to commencing your volunteering role. While this may seem unusual, these checks are required for legal and insurance purposes. They protect volunteers, organisations and members of the community. They are a great way to ensure that everyone volunteering is honest and suitable for their volunteering role. Some of our Volunteering roles may require this checks, our volunteer programs team will advise you of this.

• Ongoing Support and Recognition  

As a Council volunteer, you will be given clear direction about who to contact if you come across any issues with your volunteering role. We will support you and provide ongoing training as part of your position. At Council, we value and appreciate all the hard work our volunteers do. We actively promote and encourage volunteer recognition and look for ways to say "Thank You!"