Volunteering
Volunteers make a very important contribution to our community and these are a few of the ways you can get involved.
Hornsby Shire Bushcare
If you love the shire's bushland and enjoy spending time outdoors our volunteer Bushcare program is for you. Our Bushcare volunteers work with us to conserve and rehabilitate the shire's bushland. Bushcare volunteers usually meet once a month for a three-hour work session. We have plenty of sites throughout the shire.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Library?
Hornsby Shire Libraries have three volunteer roles that people can apply for – Justice of the Peace, Computer Assistance and Bronze Level Duke of Edinburgh students. For more information about the roles including how to apply, visit the Volunteering at the Library webpage.
Hornsby Connect
The aim of Hornsby Connect is to provide support and hope to those that need it most within the community. With a growing population, the Hornsby Shire covers a large region and has fallen victim to the many social issues that are reflected within the wider society.
One major issue identified is the isolation and dislocation that some experience within our community. Whether it be the elderly or the young, due to cultural separation, or people experiencing financial hardships, Hornsby Connect is open for you.
Hornsby Connect are particularly seeking volunteers who are able to drive a van (only a regular car license is required) and also those able to participate in fairly physically demanding work.
Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby Volunteer Referral Service
This is a valuable service that helps frail older people stay in their own homes, performing tasks such as driving, delivering meals and gardening. You can also help out in the Waitara Wellness Centre, leading the older people in activities or simply keeping them company by chatting to them.
To get involved phone 9424 0970 or email volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au or lli@kmc.nsw.gov.au.
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney supports those in need, working towards building resilient and suicide-safe communities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely greatly on the generosity and support off our community.
Join over 900 volunteers who regularly give their time and expertise to make a difference in the lives of others. Just some of the ways you can volunteer include:
- Assisting with our book activities by sorting, cleaning and making books ready for sale as well as serving customers at our book fairs
- Supporting our elderly community members by offering companionship and practical support
- Helping our retail shops by sorting, categorising and making items ready for sale as well as serving customers
- Assisting with one-off fundraising activities throughout the year
- Becoming a crisis supporter, providing one-off crisis support over the phone or via online chat and text to people who could benefit from immediate and short-term assistance.
With various opportunities across our organisation, we can find a role that is right for you. Contact us on:
Ph: 02 9498 8805
E: volunteer@lifelineh2h.org.au
W: Volunteering Opportunities - Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury.
Become a Digital Mentor with Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College
We are seeking volunteer mentors to assist learners over the age of 50 to become digitally literate. Supporting digital skills is not all about technical knowledge – you don’t need to be a ‘computer expert’. Being a Digital Mentor is more focused on being good with people. You need to have patience, enthusiasm, adaptability and be good at listening. You just need a basic understanding of the internet and how to use a range of devices. We run weekly sessions where community members come with questions and our volunteers assist them. This is in a group setting as well as one-on-one sessions. Please see our website for further details https://www.hkcc.nsw.edu.au/courses/seniors?s=be%20connected%20mentor or contact us on 9482 1189.
Other volunteering opportunities
The Do Something Near You website lists many opportunities for volunteering in various types of local roles. Businesses looking for volunteers are also able to register.
Seek Volunteering – over seven thousand volunteering opportunities searchable by categories www.volunteer.com.au
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To find other ways you can help your local community by volunteering, take a look at the Northern Sydney Volunteer Network booklet - 4.8MB.
Search the Hornsby Community Information Directory for more volunteering opportunities.