Volunteering
Volunteering in your local community
Volunteers are the backbone of our community, often contributing countless hours. Their dedication, service and commitment are priceless. By volunteering your time, you’ll get to know your local community better and have the chance to make great connections along the way. Volunteering is an opportunity to learn new skills and find new projects you can get passionate about.
Why volunteer with Camden Council?
Our Camden community is rapidly growing. As our community grows, so too do the opportunities to give back and help your neighbour. When you volunteer with us here at Camden Council, you work with us to improve the lives of Camden Council residents. We value and appreciate all our volunteer staff. At Council, we aim to support our volunteers, we recognise their hard work and the contributions they make.
More Information
National Volunteer Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteers and their important contribution to our communities. This year's theme is Something for Everyone. Council will be offering a range of events for this year's National Volunteer Week including a Volunteer Expo. Please keep an eye out for more information! Once you have found a volunteer role that interests you at Council, the Volunteer Program Coordinator will get in contact to arrange an initial phone interview. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and find out more about the volunteering position and the requirements of the role. This step gives you the opportunity to attend a meeting/interview with your volunteer supervisor. It’s a great way to be introduced to your volunteer workplace, get a feel for what your role will look like and ask your supervisor any questions. Most volunteer positions require you to complete paperwork prior to commencing your role. Your registration pack ensures you are aware of your rights and responsibilities in your volunteer role with Council. It provides Council with information about you so that we can keep you informed and safe in your volunteer role with us. Prior to commencing volunteering with Council, you will receive inductions and training suitable to your role. This will usually include work health and safety training; code of conduct training; volunteer handbook training; an onsite induction; and any other training relevant to your position. 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. 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!" 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: Exeter Street, Camden Scanlon Crescent, Harrington Park Chellaston Street, Camden Richardson Rd, Narellan (Next to RFS Station) McCrae Drive (and Cowper Drive), Camden South Sickles Drive, Grasmere 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. All Bushcare program volunteers are provided with ongoing training and support in their role. Camden Visitor Information Centre provides a range of information for the tourist and traveller alike, including accommodation in the area, local attractions, upcoming events, and other services as required. Volunteers at the centre play an important part in delivering a great customer service experience to tourists. They provide assistance with the daily operations of the centre by: All Visitor Information Centre volunteers are provided with ongoing training and support in their role. The Alan Baker Art Gallery in Camden is situated in the historic Victorian Gentleman’s Townhouse, ‘Macaria’ and provides an opportunity to showcase the work of local Australian artist, Alan Baker. Through our collection and program of public art workshops in Camden the Alan Baker Art Gallery has established itself as a vibrant part of Camden’s cultural precinct. The Gallery is a space which connects local artists in Macarthur, fosters emerging artists and promotes art in Camden. Volunteers at the Art Gallery play an important part in delivering a great customer service experience to patrons. They provide assistance with the daily operations of the Gallery by: All Art Gallery volunteers are provided with ongoing training and support in their role. 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: All library programs volunteers are provided with ongoing training and support in their role. If you would like to be involved in decision making processes around the use of some of Camden Council’s facilities or the delivery of Council funded programs, then volunteering to be a member of a Community Advisory Committee or Reference group may be just the thing for you. Council is currently undertaking nominations for expressions of interest to become a committee or group member. To nominate please click on the link below: Panels, Committees and Advisory Groups | Your Voice Camden 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 777 or email your enquiry to volunteers@camden.nsw.gov.au
National Volunteer Week 2024
What to expect?
How to get started?
Volunteering with us
Bushcare Program
Second Sunday of the month
9am to 12pm
Third Saturday of the month
9am to 12pm
Every Tuesday and first Sunday of the month
9am to 12pm
Second Friday of the month
9am to 12pm
Third Friday of the month
9am to 12pm
Last Sunday of the month
9am to 12pm
Second Saturday of the month
9am to 12pmCamden Visitor Information Centre
Alan Baker Art Gallery
Library
Committees and Reference Groups
Volunteer Vacancies
- Camden Bushcare Program
- Library Volunteers - Tech Support
Volunteer Expression of Interest
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