At Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery, we offer the opportunity for volunteers to assist with general plant care, including repotting, watering, propagation, weeding, labelling, and seed processing. Volunteers are needed in the nursery Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (excluding public holidays) - between the hours of 8.30am and 2pm. We are happy for volunteers to participate for any part of these times. There are no set shifts. For more information about the nursery, please check out http://www.trla.org.au/trla-tamworth-regional-landcare-association/tamworth-regional-landcare-nursery/.

Westdale, NSW

23/09/20 8:30 AM + more

Who we are batyr is a ‘for purpose’ preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people. Our vision is to see all young people engaged in positive conversations about mental health and to feel empowered to reach out for support when needed. We engage young people through conversations with other young people about mental health and wellbeing, educate through the sharing of young people’s lived experience stories and empower young people by giving them the knowledge and skills to lead mentally healthy lives; in an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill-health and creating communities that support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. In 2020 we are establishing our first volunteer program in an effort to put young people at the heart of outreach and community engagement to further extend our reach and impact. The Volunteer Team will be a group of 6 young people (aged 18-30) whose primary objective will be to consult with the Being Herd Coordinator on key decisions around engaging young people in your local area in positive conversations about mental health. We want your opinion on our batyr programs and initiatives and their relevance to your local community of young people. You will also be required to attend community events to recruit participants for workshops and participate in fundraising challenges. Key Tasks and Accountabilities Advocacy - Represent batyr at community events in an effort to recruit for upcoming events and programs and raise awareness of baty’s offerings and help-seeking pathways in your local community Consultation - Engage in a monthly team meeting to offer your ideas and perspectives on engaging your local community and have a say on other key decisions in your area. Community Engagement - Planning and facilitating activations in your community that work towards smashing the stigma around mental ill-health, promoting help-seeking and sharing skills for young people to lead mentally healthier lives. Fundraising and Events - Contributing to the event planning and project management of a new community initiative and participating in fundraising activities in your community through online crowd-funding and face-to-face activations such as barbeques and raffles. Morale and Engagement - Implementing initiatives to boost the morale of the wider volunteer team, including a social events calendar, and encouraging the team to work towards and hit set targets. Innovation and Growth - Develop the scope of the volunteer program past its current stage where the program can accommodate more volunteers in the future. Comply with batyr's policies and procedures about you More than anything else we are looking for young people, aged 18-30, with a passion for smashing the stigma around mental ill-health and promoting help-seeking opportunities for young people. We want someone with leadership qualities who is keen to share their ideas and perspective on how we can better engage youth in your community and who is willing to put time into this role to develop the program and extend batyr’s reach beyond its current state. The role is approximately 3 hours a week (With more hours around key events) and will commence in mid-March through to November. Read the full position description and apply here.

Tamworth, NSW

1/10/20 1:00 PM + more

Volunteers catalogue and care for the collection and install exhibitions at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/07/21

Volunteers will provide information to visitors to Tamworth. They will be called upon to provide a number of skills which include customer service, answering telephones, using computers and operating office equipment. The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week, with a need for more volunteers on Thursday, Friday and the weekend. Volunteers are welcome to express an interest in volunteering for any day of the week.

Hillvue, NSW

Through 30/07/21

Basic computer skills are needed for this position. Volunteer technicians will be recording the readings onto disc and then duplicating them and sending them out to people in the community.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/09/20

The readers read every eight weeks for an hour on a Saturday. This reading is recorded onto disc and provided to people in the community that struggle to read the news themselves.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/09/20

Volunteers will assist with a range of tasks including: 1. Accompaning the Outreach Library Assist on the home library service. This service is provided four Tuesdays per month from 9am to approximately 1pm. 2. Assisting with book selection which is carried out four Fridays per month. Volunteers follow the clients profile which highlights their reading preferences. 3. Assisting with the selection of resources for nursing home bulk loans. 4. Downloading e-audio books for clients. Volunteers must have an interest in reading and knowledge of key authors and titles.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 8/03/21

GoCo Volunteers help our older clients stay independent for longer by transporting them around our local areas. Drivers transport clients from their homes around the community to medical appointments, shopping, social events and to perform errands. Transport is provided on week days, in business hours. Are you our next GoCo DRIVER in Tamworth, Kootingal or Nundle? Any amount of time you may have is valued and appreciated. GoCo VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy helping people and have great people skills Are sociable and like a chat Have spare time and are reliable Are available on regular days OR Are available for a set period of time OR Are happy to be contacted for last minute transport trips Understand and are able to maintain client privacy and confidentiality Are willing to undertake other training as required DUTIES: Driving GoCo vehicles around the local area Collect and return of GoCo clients from their homes to their desired destination Collect and transport clients as directed by GoCo staff Ensure passenger safety and comfort at all times Assist clients with mobility problems as required Comply with GoCo Transport policies Report all accidents or incidents to the Co-ordinator and complete the relevant forms as soon as possible after the event Maintain Vehicle in a clean condition Collect client contributions Adhere to road rules as designated by the Roads & Traffic Authority Check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels at the commencement and completion of each trip ELIGIBILITY: Drivers MUST be willing to undergo a criminal record check Drivers must have an unrestricted drivers license for minimum of 2 years; Class LR or Public Passenger Authority. Drivers must be willing to obtain Public Passenger Authority (free of charge, details to be advised) Apply now to become a GoCo Volunteer Driver by completing the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (fillable form) and emailing it to info@gococare.com.au. You can also call us to discuss volunteer requirements at your preferred location on 02 6740 2240.

Kootingal, NSW

Through 18/12/20

Volunteers can assist with a range of roles including: Assist clients in the riding and harness driving program eg assisting with leading horses and side walking with the clients. Assist with setting up and packing away activity props on riding days. Assist with ground maintenance. Assist with fundraising and catering jobs to raise money for the program. Assist with administration. Assist with catering -providing morning tea and lunch for the volunteers. The Riding and Harness Driving Days are every Thursday during the school term. 9am - 3pm approximately. The first scheduled day is Thursday the 5th of March 2020. Fundraising activities can be on weekends. There are no set hours of time needed to be given by volunteers. We are happy with any amount of time that you can help out. Every adult volunteer must have a Working with Children Check.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 4/03/21

Volunteers will assist with the preservation and maintenance of the heritage listed King George Ave. The working bees undertaken once or twice a season will involve tree planting and mulching existing trees. The working bees will be on weekends and will be half a day to a full day duration depending on numbers of volunteers.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 5/03/21

Volunteers are crucial to the operation of the Meals on Wheels service. We need volunteers to deliver meals to clients between 8am and 10am each day. Volunteers are placed on a driving roster and can volunteer 1 day a month, or as often as they are comfortable doing. Volunteers will need a drivers licence and undergo a criminal record check which we can do in the office. Applicants need to be under 70 years of age to comply with the current Government advice about managing Covid-19. Volunteers will work in teams of two and will follow safety precautions, sanitisation and social distancing guidelines to ensure both the health and safety of themselves and the Meals on Wheels clients.

South Tamworth, NSW

Through 1/04/21

Volunteers visit isolated residents in nursing homes once a fortnight. These residents do not have family to visit them and would love some companionship. Volunteers sit and chat and spend time with them within the nursing home grounds. Volunteers must have an original birth certificate or passport for identification and must have a current police check. Police checks are done by Centacare. Volunteers can visit residents in nursing homes within Tamworth and surrounding region including Moonbi.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 10/06/21

Volunteers assist with the general maintenance and up keep of the beautiful Marsupial Park. This park is very popoular with locals and visitors alike and volunteers assist with a range of roles to make sure the park is always ready for people to visit. Volunteer tasks include garden maintenance (pruning, watering, weed control, cleaning paths and playgrounds, rubbish collection), painting, feeding of animals, cleaning enclosures and picnic areas, filling hand sanitiser stations, trail maintenance and lots more. If you love helping out in the great outdoors and work well with others, this volunteer role is for you! Shifts are available during the week (Monday - Friday). Morning shifts 8am - 12pm are preferred. All volunteers will be required to participate in a come and try session prior to being accepted as a volunteer.

East Tamworth, NSW

Through 24/08/21

GoCo volunteers help our older clients stay independent for longer by providing individual social support on a one-on-one basis. GoCo Companions may provide company in a client’s home, accompany them to perform shopping and errands, or transport to and from appointments. Companionship is provided on week days, in business hours. Are you our next GoCo Companion in Tamworth, Kootingal or Nundle? GoCo VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy helping people and have great people skills Are sociable and like a chat Are patient and considerate Have spare time and are reliable Are available on regular days OR Are available for a set period of time OR Are happy to be contacted for last minute companionship appointments Understand and are able to maintain client privacy & confidentiality Are willing to undertake other training as required DUTIES: Visiting clients in their home to provide company Accompanying clients to perform shopping, errands and medical appointments Driving GoCo vehicles around the local area ELIGIBILITY: Companions MUST be willing to undergo a criminal record check Drivers must have an unrestricted drivers license for minimum of 2 years; Class LR or Public Passenger Authority. Drivers must be willing to obtain Public Passenger Authority (free of charge, details to be advised) Apply now to become a GoCo Volunteer Driver by completing the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (fillable form) and emailing it to goco@infogunnedah.com.au. You can also call us to discuss volunteer requirements at your preferred location on 02 6740 2240.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 1/07/22

GoCo Volunteers help our older clients stay independent for longer by connecting them to our community through group social activities. GoCo Group Support volunteers assist clients to participate in social activities including groups in our centres, support on social trips in and out of town, group meal activities, plus much more. Group Support is provided on week days, in business hours. Are you our next GoCo Group Support Volunteer in Tamworth, Kootingal or Nundle? GoCo VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy helping people and have great people skills Are sociable in a group setting and like a chat Are patient and considerate Have spare time and are reliable Are available on regular days OR Are available for a set period of time OR Are happy to be contacted for last minute groups, activities, trips Understand and are able to maintain client privacy & confidentiality Are willing to undertake other training as required DUTIES: Providing assistance to GoCo staff and clients during group activities Encourage clients to maintain their independence but helping complete tasks, rather than doing it for them Accompanying client groups on trips, luncheons, to assist with access, support and conversation Helping to serve food and clean up after group activities Contribute ideas and feedback to improve group activities and outcomes for clients ELIGIBILITY: Companions MUST be willing to undergo a criminal record check Apply now to become a GoCo Volunteer Driver by completing the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (fillable form) and emailing it to goco@infogunnedah.com.au. You can also call us to discuss volunteer requirements at your preferred location on 02 6740 2240.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 1/07/22

GoCo Volunteers help our older clients stay healthy and independent for longer by delivering a variety of meals to their home through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme service, Meals on Wheels. A range of frozen and hot meals are delivered to our clients in Barraba and Nundle based on a monthly roster. Volunteers can nominate their availability in advance Are you our next GoCo Meals on Wheels Volunteer in Barraba or Nundle? GoCo VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy helping people and have great people skills Are sociable and like a chat Are patient and considerate Have spare time and are reliable Are available on regular days OR Are available for a set period of time OR Are happy to be contacted for last meal deliveries Understand and are able to maintain client privacy & confidentiality Are willing to undertake other training as required DUTIES: Collecting and delivering hot and frozen meals to GoCo clients Driving GoCo vehicles or your personal vehicle to deliver meals Follow Meals on Wheels Inc, guidelines for safe food handling and delivery including temperature checks Check on client wellbeing and report back to GoCo Coordinator ELIGIBILITY: Meals on Wheels Volunteers MUST be willing to undergo a criminal record check Drivers must have a full and valid drivers licence; Class LR or Public Passenger Authority Apply now to become a GoCo Meals on Wheels Volunteer by completing the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (fillable form) and emailing it to goco@infogunnedah.com.au. You can also call us to discuss volunteer requirements at your preferred location on 02 6740 2240.

Nundle, NSW

Through 1/07/22

Volunteers play a significant role at IDRS; they are valued members of our team and we could not do what we do for our clients without them. The generosity of volunteers enables our team to reach far more people across much more of NSW than we otherwise could. Their impact in providing legal advice and in supporting justice for people with cognitive impairment in NSW is enormous. Justice Support Volunteers – are people within the community who want to give back to their community or provide help to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Our Justice Support Volunteers range from retirees to university students to stay at home mums and dads. It does not matter what your skills, experience, and qualifications are we will provide a comprehensive induction, training and support program.

Through 24/08/21