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Join Our Volunteer Team
Be part of something meaningful at Sydney Community Services. Our volunteers help people live well, stay independent and feel connected to their community. You’ll join a warm, diverse team that’s passionate about making a real difference for older people and people living with disability.
If you’re caring, committed and ready to give back, take a look at our current volunteer opportunities below—we’d love to meet you!
Current Volunteer Vacancies
Gardening Volunteer
Help local gardens flourish — volunteer with us!
Enjoy being outdoors and making a difference? Join our gardening volunteer team!
Volunteers are at the heart of Sydney Community Services’ Garden Service. No gardening experience is needed — just a willingness to help, a reasonably active lifestyle and a positive, team-focused attitude.
Our Garden Service helps older residents live independently by keeping their outdoor spaces safe, tidy and easy to maintain. As a volunteer, you’ll help make a meaningful difference in your local community.
How you can help
- Weeding and mulching garden beds
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Tidying gardens and clearing paths to improve safety and accessibility
Volunteer arrangements
- Hours: Morning shifts, Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Locations: Gardens across the Lower North Shore and Ryde LGAs
- Flexible commitment: Volunteer weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on your availability
- Support: Work alongside experienced horticulturists and staff
Whether you can join us every week or once a month, we’d love to hear from you.
Laundry Service Volunteer
Laundry Service Volunteer
Help older people stay comfortable and independent in their own homes.
Our Laundry Service volunteers provide practical support to older residents in the Lane Cove area by delivering fresh, professionally laundered linen and helping to remake beds. It’s a simple but meaningful service that helps people maintain their comfort, wellbeing and independence.
What you’ll do
As a Laundry Service volunteer, you will:
- Collect prepared linen packs from our Lane Cove office
- Visit approximately 3–4 clients in their homes
- Strip and remake beds with fresh sheets and pillowcases
- Replace bathroom towels with freshly laundered ones
- Collect used linen and return it to our Lane Cove office
When and where
- Location: Lane Cove LGA
- Volunteer shifts: Twice a month on Mondays
- Time: 8:00 am to approximately 11:00 am
- Transport: Volunteers require access to their own vehicle
- Flexible and rewarding
You can volunteer independently or team up with a friend to share the experience. A petrol contribution of $10 per team per day is provided to help with travel expenses.
By volunteering with our Laundry Service, you’ll be providing practical help, companionship and peace of mind to older people in your local community.
Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us to learn more or register your interest.
Meeting House Playgroup Assistant
Help create a welcoming and engaging environment for local children and families.
Sydney Community Services is seeking a friendly and reliable volunteer to assist with our community-based playgroups at the Meeting House in Lane Cove North. This rewarding role supports the smooth running of playgroup sessions and helps create positive experiences for families in our local community.
Location: Meeting House Playgroup, 23A Stokes Street, Lane Cove North
Volunteer Hours:
Tuesdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm, and/or
Thursdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm
About the Role
As a Playgroup Assistant, you will support staff with the setup, delivery and pack down of weekly playgroup sessions. You will help create a welcoming atmosphere for families and assist with activities that encourage learning, connection and fun.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with setting up playgroup activities and equipment
- Welcome families and assist with registrations and payments
- Support staff with play-based activities, crafts and group sessions
- Help pack away activities and equipment at the end of each session
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and engaging environment for children and families
Skills and Attributes
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are friendly, approachable and enjoy meeting new people
- Have an interest in working with children and families
- Work well as part of a team
- Are reliable and willing to contribute ideas and feedback
Requirements
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (organised and paid for by Sydney Community Services)
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Make a meaningful difference in your local community
- Gain experience working with children and families
- Meet new people and build valuable connections
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
Interested in joining us?
Seniors Hub Activities Bilingual Volunteer
We are seeking bilingual volunteers who would like to support older individuals to stay connected, active and engaged in the community.
Our fortnightly or monthly services provide opportunities for older individuals to engage in familiar language and traditions, reducing isolation and enhancing their sense of belonging. By supporting access to information and services in culturally appropriate ways, CALD programs help seniors stay active, informed and connected within their communities.
Languages preferred: Cantonese/ Mandarin, Farsi, Italian.
Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (fortnightly or monthly)
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Social Bus Outing - Tuesdays
We are seeking a positive and bubbly volunteer who would like to support older individuals to stay connected and engaged in the community.
Our weekly day trips provide opportunities for older individuals to explore new places while building friendships, reducing loneliness and supporting mental and physical wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation and packing away morning tea materials
- Assist facilitating day trip activities
- Support older individuals to participate and engage in the group and activities
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Disability Art Group Volunteer
We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to support our adult disabilities art group and help create a fun, welcoming and creative environment.
This role involves assisting with a variety of art projects, interacting with participants, and supporting the Art Activity Coordinator to ensure sessions run smoothly.
Location: 184A Pittwater Rd, Gladesville
Times: Weekly on Thursdays, 9.30am – 12.30pm and/ or 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Mahjong Volunteer
We’re Looking for a Mahjong Volunteer!
Do you enjoy connecting with people and being part of a welcoming community? We’re seeking a friendly volunteer to help our seniors’ Mahjong class run smoothly every fortnight.
You’ll assist with:
- Setting up for a group of 20–30 participants
- Preparing and serving afternoon tea
- Tidying up at the end of the session
It’s a simple but meaningful way to support local seniors and keep a much‑loved activity going.
Wann: Fortnightly Wednesdays
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Wo: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
If you’d love to help, we’d love to hear from you!
Weekly Woolworths Online Grocery Shop
We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to assist elderly individuals with their weekly Woolworths online grocery shop.
The role involves calling on Thursday mornings, taking their grocery order over the phone, and placing the order online on their behalf.
If you enjoy helping older people stay independent and connected, we’d love to hear from you!
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