Current Volunteer Vacancies

Helping Learner Drivers Progress with iDrive!

We’re pleased to partner with Community Centres SA (CCSA) on the launch of iDrive, a supervised driving program that aims to provide behind the wheel experience for learner drivers.

In South Australia, 75 hours of driving experience is required on your Learner's permit to graduate to a Provisional drivers licence. This can be hard to achieve for many people for a variety of reasons. Having a drivers licence opens up many new avenues and this program aims to help those in need of this service to progress towards greater independence and employment prospects.

iDrive will operate in partnership with the Glandore Community Centre weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9.15am – 4.15pm.

Applications are now open for learner participants, and we're also looking for volunteers to be driving supervisors. Visit the CCSA website for all the details and to apply at https://www.communitycentressa.asn.au/resources/idrive or contact them directly on info@communitycentressa.asn.au or 08 8371 4622.

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Do you enjoy meeting new people and providing great customer service? Do you have four hours available? The Red Cross Shop at Hove are looking for people to join their team of volunteers. The position involves assisting with the sale of donated and new clothing, accessories, and homewares. You will also support the everyday work of Red Cross. The customer service volunteers help deliver a positive shopping experience.

*Time involved: Four hours per week

To apply click here: https://volunteering.redcross.org.au/cw/en/job/496280/red-cross-shop-volunteer-hove

Volunteer drivers required to assist with delivery of meals, shopping to residents.

Drivers require a C class licence and will need to have or agree to have the relevant DHS screens.

To find out more about this opportunity, contact: Vanita Schwarz Phone: 8375 6636

Puddle Jumpers is a non-profit, non-government organisation committed to responding to the social development needs of society's most vulnerable children and young people. We believe that all kids matter and deserve the right to engage in happy and fun experiences in their life.

There are currently vacancies in the following roles:

Sunday Food collection

Food sorter/Bag maker

Hamper creator

Hamper deliverer

Drive-by volunteers at chosen location

Food collector from various outlets

Volunteers are required to fill in paperwork and have relevant screens in place.

All volunteers are to adhere to strict 1.5m Social Distancing rules and handwashing, aprons and gloves (supplied to by us) are to be worn when handling food!

Please follow this link to find out more and apply: https://www.puddlejumpers.org.au/

Our Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre is on the look out for volunteers to help cook with and train others to use the centres pizza oven.

Please get in touch with Tim Sayer on 8375 6804 or tim.sayer@marion.sa.gov.au if you have any questions or would like to apply.

SkillMatch volunteering is a way we are trying to provide opportunities for people with unique interests, skills, and expertise to volunteer their knowledge to the community, while adding value to the City of Marion’s core business - serving our community.

Potential volunteers may approach Council with ideas for roles, or, can be placed in areas where program or project based opportunities have been identified and match the applicants skills and interests.

Please take the time to fully articulate your vision for what you feel you could bring to the community that our volunteer roles do not currently cater for. There are considerations we must make in approving new volunteer roles and this of course will be discussed in tandem with applicants. However, we are very keen to facilitate ways in which the diverse members of our community can make the City of Marion a better and more interesting place to live!

Please click on our online applications to apply. If you have any questions, please email Vanita Schwarz at vanita.schwarz@marion.sa.gov.au or phone on 8375 6636

This program promotes the independence of people living in the City of Marion. The program does this by assisting older people an those with a disability along with their carers with:

-Shopping assistance

-Friendly visits - coffee and a chat

-Assistance to complete forms

-Support to attend medical and allied health appointments

-Visiting relatives in hospital or nursing homes

-Support to attend social outings/exercise classes

-Minor decluttering

-Future Cuddly Companions program - pet support

-Exercises in the home

-Fish Feeders fishing program

-Support the 'On The Road Again' Social Tuesday bus outings

The Social Support program is an immensely meaningful and rewarding program. No expertise is needed apart from enjoying a good conversation and having a big heart. In return, we'll provide you full training and ongoing support for the various roles.

You will need a full Australian driving licence and comprehensive car insurance.

To find out more about these opportunities, contact: Angela Bell Social Support Officer Phone: 8375 6649

The Marion Historic Village Museum are an incorporated charity open to the public as a community museum.

Do you love history or story telling? Want to meet like-minded people?

We are a community museum looking for volunteers with a range of skills. We meet every Tuesday from 9am - 12pm for workshops whilst the museum is open Tuesday 10am - 12pm and Sunday 2pm - 4pm.

We are looking for people who love to have a chat, can turn on the computer, are willing to learn and love a cuppa. Being good with your hands, is a bonus.

The following skills are desirable:

- good conversation skills

- basic computer skills

- organisational skills

- communication skills

- an interest in history would be beneficial

- likes to have a cuppa

If you have any queries or are interested in applying please contact Kathy at secretary@marionvillagemuseum.com.au or on 0411 043 344.

Mitchell Park requires volunteers for the following roles:

- ESL (English as a second language) 1 on 1 support

- Playgroup volunteers

Please get in touch with Tim Sayer at tim.sayer@marion.sa.gov.au if you have any questions or would like to apply.

The Glandore Community Centre Playgroup- Active Kids Playgroup - Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am

The Active Kids Playgroup needs a volunteer/parent to assist with running the group. It is a great way to connect with our community and is also a service that is extremely valued by those who attend, the group is run by parents for parents and their children.

Please get in touch with Tim Sayer at tim.sayer@marion.sa.gov.au if you have any questions or would like to apply.

Volunteers are issued with graffiti removal kits and asked to remove graffiti as directed by the Program Coordinator. No ladders or climbing required. Full training in use and handling of chemicals provided as well as appropriate safety equipment e.g. gloves, vests, etc. To find out more about this opportunity, contact:

Vickie JohnsonGraffiti Program CoordinatorPhone: 8375 6710

To be a Justice of the Peace (JP) Volunteer, you must be a qualified Justice of the Peace. To find out more about what is required to become a qualified JP, visit the Attorney General's Department website or phone 8207 1725. To find out more about this opportunity, contact:

Customer Service Team Phone: 8375 6600

A variety of social and recreational activities are available at Neighbourhood Centres located at Cooinda, Trott Park, Mitchell Park and Glandore. Activities are run with volunteer assistance.

Below are links to our current term offerings that give you an idea of the variety on offer:

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To find out more about these opportunities, contact:

Cooinda, Trott Park and Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centres,Jill Daviess -Coordinator Neighbourhood CentresPhone: 8375 6704

Glandore Community Centre, Cathlin Day -Coordinator Glandore Community Centre Phone: 8371 1139

Get outside and help restore our natural areas while making new friends. There are a number of local environmental groups who are always looking for new members. For more information visit the Environmental Volunteering Opportunities page.

Community Gardens

There are many volunteering opportunities in community gardens. Most local community gardens welcome volunteers to help with a range of jobs including gardening, group coordination, promotion, event management, community development and more! You don’t necessarily have to be a member of the garden to volunteer. They are a rewarding place to volunteer with plenty of opportunities to meet people in your local area. See our list of local community gardens to find out more.

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