Volunteering strengthens and connects our community, improving the health and wellbeing of both residents and volunteers.
Council volunteer vacancies currently available
Council has a wide range of volunteer programs
To view a full list of programs and/or register your interest for future vacancies apply here
Other volunteer vacancies within our City
When: Thursdays fortnightly
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Where: John G Tilley Community Building, Tilley Reserve, Hancock Road, Surrey Downs
Are you looking to play with a fun group in Tea Tree Gully area? We are searching for a volunteer to share the role of accompianist for this energetic group. A keyboard is provided and a social morning tea afterwards. If you are interested, please register here.
When: Thursdays
Time: 8.30 - 11am
Where: Holden Hill Community Centre, 82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill
This playgroup aims is to provide an opportunity for families from diverse backgrounds to meet, connect and make friends. The program would start with a light breakfast for those attending. Indoor play, craft activities and outdoor play included. Volunteers are required to contribute their ideas and activities to keep little people engaged, set up and clean up from breakfast, put out toys and talk with families during the session. If you have a warm and welcoming personality and would like to support families in this area, we would love to have you join our team. If you are interested, please register here.
When: 6 week course per term: Term 2: 22 May - 26 June
Time: Wednesdays 8.45 - 10.30am
Where: Jubilee Community Centre, 7 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
We are seeking people to help with our 6 week art and craft program for children aged to 2-5 years accompanied by a parent. This role is ideally suited to a person who is interested in working with young children and assisting families with 2 children. Tasks include planning and preparing craft activities, room set up for 24 children, cutting up fruit, assisting with cleaning paint brushes and general clean and pack up. If you are interested, please register here.
When: Thursdays once a month
Time: 1-4pm
Where: Golden Grove Arts Centre, The Golden Way, Golden Grove
We are looking for friendly and outgoing volunteers to assist with front of house duties during matinees. Duties include checking tickets and directing patrons to their seats, reporting any health and safety issues, assisting with serving refreshments, cleaning up and administering evacuation procedures in case of an emergency. If you are interested, please register here.
Digital Hub volunteer
When: 4 -10 hours per month
Time: by negotiation
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library
We are looking for volunteers to assist the Library and the Digital Hub in delivering a diverse range of activities, including workshops, 3D printing assistance, group training and one-on-one sessions to expand the knowledge and confidence of our community in engaging with the online world through current technology.
People with knowledge of Photoshop elements and/ or Premier elements on MAC who are willing to share their skills with others are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please register here.
When: 3 - 6 hours per month
Time: by negotiation
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library
There is great satisfaction in helping someone to learn to read a newspaper, fill out a form or increase their vocabulary. We are currently looking for people interested in assisting adult students develop their English language and conversation skills. A high level of proficiency in English is necessary with a positive, supportive and welcoming attitude. If you are interested, please register here.
When: various shifts
Time: weekdays and weekends
Where: Gallery 1855, Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully
We are seeking volunteers with an interest in the arts to join our customer service team. This role is a customer service role and full training will be provided. If you are interested, please register here.
When: flexible
Time: 2-4 hours per month
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library - delivery within the City of Tea Tree Gully
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist us in providing a Home Library Service to residents who are unable to visit the library themselves. Duties include collecting library items matched to your allocated customers reading likes and delivering them to the customer in their own home.
A kind and empathic nature is essential, as we are often dealing with customers who are vulnerable and or isolated. Due to the nature of the service a current drivers licence and access to your own transport is a must (mileage reimbursements are provided). If you are interested, please register here.
Medical and shopping transport volunteer
When: as required
Time: as required
Where: City of Tea Tree Gully
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in driving residents to appointments. Duties include providing transport for Home and Community support clients who need assistance to do their shopping or take them to medical appointments in Adelaide or North Adelaide.
Volunteers are required to use the program car for transport when available. A current drivers licence is essential. If you are interested, please register here.
When: various
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Holden Hill Men's Shed, Valiant Rd, Holden Hill
The Tea Tree Gully Community Men’s Shed Is looking for experienced woodworkers with good skills in the use of wood machinery to supervise and assist other likeminded men & women with projects of all types. If you are interested, please register here.
Social programs activity volunteer
When: Thursdays fortnightly
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: John G Tilley Hall, Cnr Hancock & Yatala Vale Rds, Surrey Downs
We are seeking 4 or 5 enthusiastic volunteers to assist staff to set up and run group activities for our Active Ageing programs. Bring your outgoing personality and high level communication skills. This is a great role for people who enjoy working with elderly people and are happy to have a chat or make someone a cup of tea. If you are interested, please register here.
When: Monday to Friday - various
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: John G Tilley Hall, Cnr Hancock & Yatala Vale Roads, Surrey Downs
We are seeking fun and enthusiastic volunteers interested in cooking for our social program for the aged. You will be part of a vibrant team of staff and volunteers. The role includes assisting with planning lunch time meals, shopping, preparing and cooking. Meals are supplied to volunteers. If you are interested, please register here.
Social programs dementia group assistant
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 9.30am - 2pm
Where: John G Tilley Hall, Cnr Hancock & Yatala Vale Rds, Surrey Downs
Are you interesting in socialising and communicating with others? We are seeking 2 volunteers to assist with our Dementia Group. The role involves setting up games and activities, socialising, some basic food preparation and contributing to an inclusive, social environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in outings that occur on a fortnightly basis. If you are interested, please register here.
Walking Group Coordinator
Do you have an interest in walking and have you ever thought about starting your own walking group?
The City of Tea Tree Gully is teaming up with the Heart Foundation to increase the number of walking groups within our Council area and as a result we are looking for people who are interested in becoming a volunteer walk coordinator.
The time and the location of the walk is up to your availability and your interest. So if you are keen in finding out more please register here.
When: Saturdays weekly
Time: 11am - 1pm
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library
We are seeking two young people between the ages of 18-22 to volunteer in the library and run a walk-up board game club every Saturday in the youth area of the library. You will be asked to assist with setting up games, encouraging fun play and interaction and packing down. If you are interested, please register here.
Bush for Life - bushcarer
The Bush for Life program - part of Trees for Life, in partnership with Tea Tree Gully Council are seeking energetic people to help care for bushland in this City. Volunteers can join a group activity or adopt a local site. Training provided. If you are interested, please register here.
Meals on Wheels Modbury - drivers and deliverers
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 11am - 1pm
Where: 102 Ladywood Road, Modbury Heights
The Modbury branch is currently recruiting drivers and deliverers to team up, deliver a delicious three-course meal and provide valuable social contact for many people in our community.
Drivers are required to use own car (petrol reimbursement available). Minimum 3 month commitment required. Meals on Wheels are authorised to conduct Crimtrac Police Checks if a current one is not held. If you are interested, please register here.
Volunteering SA & NT are looking for long term volunteers (minimum 6 months) for 2-4 hours per week with a good understanding of the English language: written and oral. The volunteers should have a minimum of 2 years lived experience in Australia. Training will be provided: Cultural Awareness, Child Safe Environment and Client Referral Training for free.
Information sessions will be held on the 10th and 17th of April from 1pm to 3pm. If anyone is interest and would like to attend a session, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/settlement-support-volunteer-information-session-2019-tickets-5897271598