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About volunteering
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Why volunteer?
Every year approximately 4.4 million Australians undertake voluntary work, contributing more than 700 million hours to their community. Through volunteering, you can:
- Learn new skills and gain confidence;
- Make new friends;
- Contribute to your community;
- Have fun and be part of a team; and
- Gain satisfaction in the knowledge that your volunteering really does make a difference.
Is training available?
All Wodonga Council volunteers undergo specific training for the type of volunteering they wish to participate in.
Am I insured?
All of the council's volunteers are covered by insurance while undertaking their volunteer work with council.
What can I volunteer to do?
A diverse range of opportunities exist to volunteer and assist council in delivering services to its community. The list below is a sample of the types of volunteering work available.
- Meals On Wheels
- Friendly Visiting Service
- Planned Activity Group
- Preschool and childcare
- Arts Space Wodonga
- Community arts projects
- Cultural services' events and festivals
- Felltimber and Baranduda community centres
- Youth services FReeZA and Feedback committees and/or events
- Bonegilla Migrant Experience
To read more about the volunteer types that interest you, download the Make A Difference - Become A Volunteer booklet.
If you have read the booklet and are keen to get the ball rolling, click here to complete our online volunteer application form. Alternatively, you can download an application form below. The policy is also available below.
Volunteer application form (246 KB)
Volunteer Managment Policy (217 KB)
