Volunteering

Volunteering is an activity which takes lots of different forms: formal or informal, individual or in groups, inside or outdoors, locally or overseas. Volunteering is an activity which can suit every lifestyle, ability, interest and skill, while also having lots of fun in the process!

The activity of volunteering, or helping a community group of your own free will, can be described by a variety of terms: community service, activism, good samaritan, pro bono work, civic engagement - the list goes on.  Whatever term is used, all volunteering is undertaken:

• to benefit the community and the volunteer
• of the volunteer's own free will
• for no financial payment

Become a volunteer

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Volunteer South West provides a volunteer referral service, linking individuals wanting to volunteer with relevant not-for-profit organisations in the South West region.

Contact Volunteer Southwest by calling 08 9791 3214, emailing volunteer.south.west@bigpond.com or visit their website.

To seek out local groups yourself who may have volunteering opportunities, explore the CommunityCONNECT portal.

Recognising our volunteers

The Shire proudly hosts an annual 'Thank a Volunteer Day' Celebration in December, to recognise the achievements of volunteers and thank them for their hard work in the community. 

For information on the 2017 Thank a Volunteer Day event please contact Susan Elton, Community Development Officer, at selton@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9780 5361.

Further information

• Volunteering Australia
• Reasons to join a community group
• Tips to ease your way into a new community group
• CommunityCONNECT - The Shire's volunteer and community group support program