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Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering for Auburn Council could see you become part of our Living Library program

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT AUBURN CITY COUNCIL

Want to get involved with Auburn City Council's initiatives and activities? Volunteering can provide you with valuable work experience, a chance to contribute to community life, the chance to meet new people and allow you to learn new skills.

Our Volunteer Program recognises that volunteers are a valuable part of the organisation and we have plenty of opportunities for you to take part.

To celebrate National Volunteer week, Auburn City Council would like to invite all existing active Volunteers of Council Volunteer Program to come to a Volunteer Appreciation event on Friday 18th May.  There will be a brief training session on Workplace Safety and Health followed by lunch. 

To register your attendance, please contact Chau Nguyen 9735 1288 or email chau.nguyen@auburn.nsw.gov.au

Types of positions

Volunteer positions cover a range of areas and settings including at our libraries and community centres, parks and gardens, environment and waste as well as assistant roles for community events and education programs.

All volunteers are provided with a clear job description stating agreed working hours, the purpose of the position and tasks to be undertaken.

Training and direction

Training, sound guidance and direction is given to all volunteers to make it easy and enjoyable to carry out their volunteering work.

Volunteer programs & position descriptions

Current volunteering opportunities at Auburn City Council include:  
  
  
Childrens Activities Assistant.pdfChildrens Activities Assistant
Childrens Activities Assistant_1.pdfChildrens Activities Assistant_1
Clerical Assistant.pdfClerical Assistant
Clerical Assistant_1.pdfClerical Assistant_1
Community Bus Driver.pdfCommunity Bus Driver
Community Bus Driver_1.pdfCommunity Bus Driver_1
Community Events Assistant.pdfCommunity Events Assistant
Community Events Assistant_1.pdfCommunity Events Assistant_1
Community Pride Educator.pdfCommunity Pride Educator
Community Pride Educator_1.pdfCommunity Pride Educator_1
Community Pride Taskforce Volunteer.pdfCommunity Pride Taskforce Volunteer
Community Pride Taskforce Volunteer_1.pdfCommunity Pride Taskforce Volunteer_1
Community Safety.pdfCommunity Safety
Community Safety_1.pdfCommunity Safety_1
Computer Trainer.pdfComputer Trainer
Computer Trainer_1.pdfComputer Trainer_1
English Conversation Class Tutor.pdfEnglish Conversation Class Tutor
English Conversation Class Tutor_1.pdfEnglish Conversation Class Tutor_1
Gallery Minder.pdfGallery Minder
Gallery Minder_1.pdfGallery Minder_1
Interpreting Translating Support.pdfInterpreting Translating Support
Interpreting Translating Support_1.pdfInterpreting Translating Support_1
Justice of the Peace.pdfJustice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace_1.pdfJustice of the Peace_1
Lifelong Learning Facilitator.pdfLifelong Learning Facilitator
Lifelong Learning Facilitator_1.pdfLifelong Learning Facilitator_1
Living Library Book.pdfLiving Library Book
Living Library Book_1.pdfLiving Library Book_1
Living Library Organiser.pdfLiving Library Organiser
Living Library Organiser_1.pdfLiving Library Organiser_1

How to apply

  1. Select a volunteer position that interests you
  2. Download a Volunteer Application Form.pdfVolunteer Application Form.pdf
  3. Return the completed forms to Auburn City Council’s Customer Service Counter via email: 
    auburncouncil@auburn.nsw.gov.au or post to PO Box 118 Auburn NSW 1835.
  4. Once the application has been processed Council will contact you for an interview.
  5. If successful, an induction and relevant training will be provided.
The Auburn Local Government Area is home to more than 160 community based organisations. If there is not an appropriate position for you at Council, search the Community Directory for other volunteer opportunities at other local community organisations.
For more information on volunteering download the Volunteers Program Brochure.pdfVolunteers Program Brochure.pdf brochure or call Auburn City Council on (02) 9735 1222..

Community Pride Program

Council runs a special community pride volunteer program with the aim to make the Auburn area a better place to live. The program is run by a group of very active and enthusiastic group of volunteers, with the support of Council staff. Visit our  Community Pride page for further information.