Volunteering
The Town values and appreciates the important role volunteers play in creating a connected, thriving and vibrant community. A volunteer’s invaluable time, skills and experience brings social and economic benefits to our community including:
- Increased opportunities for community members to be involved in the delivery of Town services, initiatives and events.
- Ideas and innovation.
- Increased community pride, participation and social cohesion.
- Sustainable services and operations- driving and supporting economic growth.
Why volunteer?
Ever noticed how good it feels to help others? Even the smallest acts - like helping someone with their shopping bags or giving up your seat on the train - can leave you with a warm sense of purpose.
That feel-good factor is just one of the many benefits of volunteering. As well as making a real difference in the lives of others, you’ll have the chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and grow personally and professionally.
It’s what you’d call a win-win! Even better, research shows that volunteering can improve your health and overall wellbeing.
Volunteering lets you:
- Gain a sense of belonging and achievement while giving back to the community.
- Learn and develop skills and experience.
- Share unique life experiences, abilities and perspectives.
- Meet new people and building lasting friendships.
- Boost self-confidence and wellbeing.
- Access networking opportunities and pathways to employment.
- Socialise, have fun and stay active.
- Help build a more connected, dynamic and diverse Town.
Volunteer within your local community
Our Community Directory have a fantastic tool to help you find new experiences, whether it’s meeting new people, learning new skills, sharing your knowledge or giving a helping hand. Click the button below to find a volunteering role that will be as good for others as it is for you.
Volunteer Opportunities in Victoria Park
Volunteer for the Town
Located at the Town’s Library building, Books on Wheels program is a home-bound delivery service to residents and their carers living in the Town who are physically unable to visit the library. There are two volunteer roles include:
- Selection: involves selecting items for the Books on Wheels patrons who each have different preferences card specifying formats, types and number of items. Skills desired for this role include:
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- Safe manual handling techniques with trolleys, bags, packing
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- Reading and comprehension
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- Punctuality and time management
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- Accountability – following instructions, undertake processes to completion
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- Confidentiality of patron’s details, reading choices, history
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- Knowledge of library collections
- Deliver: involves delivering the selected items to the Books on Wheels member residence. Skill desired for this role include:
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- Safe driving ability with active driver’s license
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- Safe manual handling techniques with trolleys, bags, lifting
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- Punctuality and time management
Located at the Town’s Library building, Local History Volunteers play a key role in preserving our heritage. Your tasks may include:
- Organising documents into archival-safe storage with proper labelling
- Sorting and housing photographs appropriately
- Basic scanning of documents and photographs
- Visiting the State Library of WA and State Records Office (as directed by the Local History Coordinator) to scan collection items
- Cataloguing items within various sub-collections
- Supporting general administrative duties as needed
This role is ideal for those with an interest in history, organisation, and preservation.
Based at the Town’s Library building, Digital Literacy Volunteers support the development of vital tech skills in our community. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting or leading CoderDojo sessions for young coders
- Providing one-on-one digital literacy support for customers
- Assisting during digital events and workshops
- Promote and encourage the use of digital tools and applications
Perfect for volunteers passionate about technology, education, and empowering others.
Looking to get hands-on experience and be part of vibrant community celebrations? Join us as a volunteer at our Town events!
As a volunteer, you may:
- Assist with event operations and logistics
- Help collect feedback from attendees
- Guide visitors and support them through performances and activities
If you're interested in gaining valuable event experience and contributing to your community, please complete the form below and a team member will be in touch.
How to apply?
Volunteers from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people, people with disability and people from culturally and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Community Development team via admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9311 8111, if you have any difficulties filling out the Expression of Interest form below.