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?

  • Generate a personal sense of belonging and achievement while giving back to the community.
  • Learn and develop skills and experience.
  • Share life experiences, abilities and perspectives.
  • Meet new people and make new friends.
  • Build self-confidence and well-being.
  • Networking opportunities and pathways to future employment.
  • Socialise, have fun and stay active.
  • Help to build a more connected, dynamic and diverse Town.

 

Some of the things we need volunteers for

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: 
    • Safe manual handling techniques with trolleys, bags, packing 
    • Reading and comprehension 
    • Punctuality and time management 
    • Accountability – following instructions, undertake processes to completion 
    • Confidentiality of patron’s details, reading choices, history 
    • Knowledge of library collections 
  • Deliver: involves delivering the selected items to the Books on Wheels member residence. Skill desired for this role include: 
    • Safe driving ability with active driver’s license 
    • Safe manual handling techniques with trolleys, bags, lifting 
    • Teamwork 
    • 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. 

Get hands-on experience at our vibrant Arts & Culture Festival, celebrating local talent and history. As a volunteer, you’ll: 

  • Support event operations and logistics 
  • Assist visitors and guide them through performances and activities 
  • Collect feedback from attendees 
  • Immerse yourself in a night of creativity, culture, and community 

Join one of the most exciting community events of the year! The Summer Street Party features live music, children’s entertainment, pop-up markets, food vendors, and more. As a volunteer, you will: 

  • Assist with event coordination 
  • Engage with attendees and encourage feedback via surveys 
  • Be part of a fun, festive atmosphere celebrating our local community 

 

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 Communty 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. 

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