Volunteer with Council

We value the work volunteers do for our local community.

Council aspires to make the volunteer experience an enjoyable and rewarding one while encouraging personal and professional development. Council provides a supportive and safe working environment for its volunteers and understands the value of volunteers' commitment to our Local Government Area.

Why become a volunteer?

Becoming a volunteer is a great way to:

  • get actively involved in your community
  • help someone else
  • build self-confidence
  • meet new people
  • feel valued by the community
  • learn new skills
  • gain valuable job experience, and
  • make a difference

How can I get involved?

Those wishing to become a volunteer can complete a Volunteer Application Form(PDF, 23KB) and a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement(PDF, 301KB), and read the Volunteer Policy(PDF, 497KB) and the Volunteer Handbook(PDF, 830KB)

Council currently accepts volunteers in the following areas of its operations:

  • Visitor Information Centre - call 6730 2400
  • Australian Celtic Festival - call 6730 2408
  • Minerama Fossicking Gem and Jewellery Show [Section 355 Community Committee of Council] - call 6730 2318
  • Emmaville Mining Museum [Section 355 Community Committee of Council] - call 6730 2318
  • Friends of the Library - call 6730 2611