Volunteering opportunities with local organisations

About us: Safe Pets Safe Families help people and pets in crisis to reduce the occurence of pet surrender, animal abuse, neglect and euthanasia. More information available on our website. 

Roles available:

• Transporting pets and clients to and from foster homes, vets and visits with owners.
• Dog walking.
• Case management.
• Pet Food Bank - packing and delivering food.
• Pop-up vet clinics.
• Administration roles.
• Grant writing/submissions.
• PR, marketing, social media marketing and more.

More information/registrations of interest:

Jennifer Howard

Ph: 0411 529 435

About us: Fulham Community Centre provides programs, workshops, community groups and hire space for all our local community. More information is available on our website.

Roles available:

• Committee member - preferably with strengths in finance, law, management or marketing. Commitment of 90 minutes per month for meetings (every second Thursday at 7pm). 
• Playgroup/creche support worker - people who love to work with children - Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday mornings from 9.15am - 1pm.
• Garden support - people to help water our community garden a few times a week and to support our current volunteers. Watering could be undertaken in 30 minutes and times are flexible.

More information/registration of interest:

Kerstin Martins

Phone: 8235 1644

About us: We empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders in the world. Our mission statement: We encourage fun, learning and friendship. More information can be found on our website.

Roles available:

• Volunteer leaders of youth.
• Unit helpers.

More information/registrations of interest:

Christine Saunderson

Phone: 0402 393 214

About us: We create opportunities for people with disability to live and work in the local community, fulfill their dreams and be a valued community member. We provide employment, housing, training, skill development, life skills and short-term accommodation. More information can be found on our website.

Roles available: 

Graphic designer with a strong sense of design and creativity to support our business in all visual communications; must have Adobe experience and well developed verbal and written skills.

More information/registrations of interest.

Elaine Bekas

Phone: 8375 2000

Want to make a difference in your community?

If you are interested in joining a group of like-minded people in helping others, the Rotary Club of West Torrens could be just the place for you!

New members are always welcome at our meetings and if you give us a call, we will be happy to talk you through everything, answer any questions and provide additional information.

About us:

Rotary aims to make a difference to communities at local, national and international level by providing services and assistance to the disadvantaged in society. Members also contribute to the outreach program in Timor-Leste and to international programs such as End Polio. More information can be found on our website

Roles available:

While Rotary does not have specific volunteer roles, new members are always welcome as everyone has skills and knowledge which can be utilised to benefit others. We have plenty of fun and accomplish many things including:

• helping Foodbank on a fortnightly basis
• undertaking fundraising barbecues
• marshalling at the Bay to Birdwood event
• sponsoring local students to Rotary leadership and vocational programs
• assisting charities and not-for-profit organisations with fundraising.

Meeting details:

6.30pm on Tuesdays at West Adelaide Football Club, Milner Road, Richmond.

More information/registration of interest:

To find out more about the Rotary Club of West Torrens, email Bruce Harrison or give him a call on 0418 532 563.

You can also stay up to date with what the club is doing by following our Facebook page.

About us: Camden Community Centre works closely with local residents, groups and agencies to help facilitate personal development and a healthy community. Our services heavily rely on help from volunteers, who work across a variety of programs in a socially inclusive environment. Read more about our organisation on our website.

Roles available:

• assisting in the kitchen at the Centre
• hands on with our daily client programs
• Op shop - customer service
• food assistance - providing food for families in need.

More information/registrations of interest:

Maddy Hughes

Ph: 8376 0022

About us: Camden Park Scout Group provides scouting opportunities for children and youths aged from 5 - 17. Scouting is the largest non-formal educational youth organisation in the world and helps people to develop a variety of skills including teamwork, resilience and leadership. Read more about our organisation on our website.

Roles available:

• volunteer leaders of youth are required for those who are passionate about the development of youth. You must have an interest in the outdoors, love having fun and enjoy being challenged. There is compulsory training provided and all leaders must have a Working with Children's Check and National Police Clearance, which can be organised through us free of charge. 

More information/registrations of interest:

 Vivienne Bennie

Ph:  1800 726 887

About us: Nonna's Cucina aims to provide high quality and fresh meals to those who are unable to cook for themselves but still want delicious food. More information available on our website.

Roles available:

• Drivers - will be designated to a specific area and are required to deliver meals to those who have ordered for that day.
• Driver assistance - people to help drivers with navigation and ensuring the correct meal is provided to the client.

More information/registrations of interest

Luca

Ph: 8240 3491

About us: West Adelaide Football Club has been competing in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) since 1892. Known as the Bloods, we place a high importance on values and community. More information is available on our website.

Roles available:

We're looking for friendly and reliable gate staff and COVID marshalls to volunteer for home games (weekend availability is essential). Responsibilities will include:

• monitor crowds to ensure patrons are undertaking COVID Safe practices
• scan member cards and tickets upon entry
• man entry and exits during the game and hand out pass outs
• regulate and manage car park entry
• monitor grandstand capacity.

More information/registration of interest:

Email

Ph: 8352 4022

About us: The Airport Over 50s provides lots of activities for seniors including keep fit classes, card games, indoor bowls, monthly lunches and much more. More information available on our website.

Roles available:

We're looking for people who would like to join our club or take up a position on our Management Committee.

More information/registrations of interest:

 Jo Emms

Ph: 0404022068