Volunteering is contribution of time, effort and talent to a need, cause or mission without financial gain. Consider becoming a volunteer and help make a difference in our community.
There’s so much you can do, like:
- Fundraising, events, marketing
- Administration or committees
- Programs and services for vulnerable or disadvantaged people
- Arts, culture, leisure, sport
- Animals or the environment.
Learn more about what it means to volunteer in our ‘Welcome to volunteering’ brochure or view these frequently asked questions.
To volunteer in the local area, get in touch with our team at the Swan Volunteer Resource Centre on (08) 9278 9690.
If you’d like to volunteer, why not volunteer with the City of Swan?
Our teams are always looking for volunteers to help with community care, bush fire brigades, at our libraries, our recycling centres, at the SVRC or at one of our exciting events.
We’ll provide; all the training you need, out-of-pocket expenses, and insurance cover. You’ll also have the chance to learn new skills and make new friends along the way.
Examples of City of Swan volunteering roles include:
- Swan Community Care: Bus drivers, activity assistants, vehicle detailers, office assistants
- Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade: Firefighter, cadets, communications
- City of Swan Libraries: Home library service, administration assistance
- Art and Culture: Gallery attendants, visual art assistant, theatre assistant
- Community Events: Hyper Youth Festival, resident groups, and more
- Swan Volunteer Resource Centre, referral officers and social media.
Contact our Coordinator of Volunteers on (08) 9278 9690 for more information.
Individuals can volunteer their time in a wide variety of community organisations. These roles cover many different areas of interest, with varying levels of experience and time frames.
You can even work remotely from home in some cases.
Community volunteer opportunities could include:
- Fundraising, events, marketing, administration, or committees
- Services for older people, youth or people living with disabilities
- Arts, culture, leisure, sport, and recreation
- Animals or the environment
- Website design, strategic planning, mentoring, advocacy.
If you’re interested in a role in the wider community, the Swan Volunteer Resource Centre can help you find opportunities in many not-for-profit, community organisations.
Call the Swan Volunteer Resource Centre on (08) 9278 9690 for more information.
The Swan Volunteer Resource Centre is a 'gateway' to all things volunteering.
We provide:
- A free referral service to enquiring volunteers
- A free support resource to volunteer involving organisations in the City of Swan.
You can book an appointment in our Midland office to find the right role for you. Appointments are also available with one of our trained Referral Officers in Bullsbrook, Beechboro or Ellenbrook.
Wednesday: 10am - 2pm at Ellenbrook Community Library
Wednesday 10am - 3pm at Beechboro Community Hub
Thursday: 10am - 3pm at Bullsbrook Public Library
Location and contact details
Stafford Court
Unit 23, 8-12 Stafford Street
Midland, 6056
Swan.volunteers@swan.wa.gov.au
Hours
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
To Register with the Swan Volunteer Resource Centre, please complete this Registration form. Our trained staff will then contact you to assist in your volunteer search. Our service supports over 200 not for profits and community groups, all looking for volunteers
Before applying, you might find this information on volunteering for culturally and linguistically diverse communities useful.
This document is also available in a number of languages:
- Giới thiệu về hoạt động tình nguyện cho các cộng đồng Đa dạng về Văn hóa và Ngôn ngữ (CaLD)
- Isang pagpapakilala sa pagboboluntaryo (volunteering) para sa mga pamayanang Iba’t-iba ang Kultura at Wika o Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD)
- Un’introduzione al volontariato per le comunità culturalmente e linguisticamente diverse (CaLD)
- مقدمة عن التطوع للمجتمعات
المتنوعة ثقافي ً ا ولغويا (CaLD) - ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਈ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਵਿਵਿਧ (CaLD) ਭਾਈਚਾਰਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਬਣਨ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣ ਪਛਾਣ
Volunteer digest
A selection of stories from the Winter 2025 edition of Volunteer Digest, our quarterly volunteer newsletter.
She recently arrived in Perth after volunteering at Access Hope’s Orphanage in Kenya, to take on the exciting new role of Office and Volunteer Manager for Access Hope, a Perth-based Christian charity supporting vulnerable people in Kenya.
Her arrival is timed perfectly, or perhaps chaotically, for the run-up to the festive season. The transition has been intense. In just four days of being on Australian soil, Sophia was plunged headfirst into her duties, attending a highly productive day that saw her complete three separate professional workshops.
It was a challenging yet invigorating introduction to the organisation and its mission, immediately setting the tone for the demanding yet rewarding work ahead of coordinating Access Hope’s generous volunteers and office operations.
This December marks a major personal milestone for Sophia, her first Christmas in Australia. Having spent every previous festive season bundled against the cold, this year promises to be profoundly different.
She is trading the familiar cosiness of log fires, frost, and traditional UK carols for barbecues, beaches, and the surreal experience of celebrating Christmas under the scorching Australian sun.
While the cherished traditions of an English Christmas will be deeply missed, the excitement of experiencing an opposite festive celebration is immense.
This new chapter with Access Hope starts not with a gentle easing in, but with a whirlwind of work and the anticipation of a truly unconventional, sunshine-filled holiday season.
"My journey into volunteer work started a little differently than most.
In 1988, I had the greatest privilege of giving birth to an amazing baby girl. While she was not
perfect with her sleeping patterns, my tiny girl quickly showed she was something truly special. Right from the beginning, she was generous, kind, and incredibly caring. She always looked out for people who needed a helping hand.
As a teenager, she spent much of her free time volunteering at a respite centre for people living with disabilities. It was nothing for her to spend her bus money on food for someone who was homeless. Of course, that was usually followed by a phone call home asking me to come and
pick her up.
Sadly, in November 2014, she took her own life. My life has never been the same since.
After her passing, I decided to take a leaf out of her book - to try and be a better person and give more back to society. At the time, I was still working six, sometimes seven, days a week, so I like to think that my work team benefited from the more compassionate me.
In July 2024, I relocated to Perth from Brisbane to be closer to family. My only son now lives in LA, so having others nearby felt important. Once settled, I applied for volunteer work and came across Umbrella Communities on Seek.
Since September last year, I have had the great pleasure of visiting a delightful lady. We often talk about her children, grandchildren, and her life stories. I have also met her husband – a gentle giant with a hidden sense of humour. Recently, the three of us enjoyed coffee at a local café. He quietly said something that really touched me: “It’s lovely sitting here and not in my room.”
“Volunteering has given me so much more than I ever expected – I honestly feel I receive more from this experience than I give. The opportunity is flexible, allowing me to visit once a fortnight or weekly when I have the time. I also have access to a range of training sessions and events that Umbrella organises for volunteers, which helps me stay connected and continue learning. I am truly grateful to Umbrella Community Care for giving me this chance to make a difference.”
If you are thinking about starting your own volunteering journey, Umbrella’s Volunteer Hub is here to welcome you. Even if you are not sure where to start or how you would like to help, the team will support you in finding your own meaningful way to give back to the community