Volunteering
Volunteers make a very important contribution to our community. Here are just some of the local organisations and programs seeking your involvement.
Environment
Hornsby Shire Bushcare
If you love the shire's bushland and enjoy spending time outdoors our volunteer Bushcare program might be for you. Our Bushcare volunteers work with us to conserve and rehabilitate the shire's bushland.
There are currently over 850 registered Bushcare volunteers in Hornsby Shire who work on over 130 different sites.
For more information phone (02) 9847 6362 or visit our Bushcare webpage.
Fagan Park Eco Garden
Join our volunteers and become part of the Eco Garden community. Individuals and groups are welcome to come learn about or share knowledge on growing vegetables, herbs and making compost. You can help out on site with weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits working in communal areas or on your own plot.
If you are unable to get to the site you can also be involved in one of our off-site programs such as Satellite Seeds and Seedlings. Help us by growing seedlings for use in your home and the Eco Garden.
For more information call the Waste Hotline (02) 9847 4856 or visit the Eco Garden webpage.
Community - Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby Volunteer Referral Service
The following positions are a selection of those available through the Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby Referral Service. If you’d like to know more about any of these positions, or volunteering in general, please don’t hesitate to contact the service by phone, fax or email.
Phone: (02) 9424 0970
Fax: (02) 9424 0207
Email: volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au
We promote volunteer opportunities for local community services such as Hornsby Meals on Wheels, Easy Care Gardening, Community Transport, and various Neighbourhood Aid centres such as Berowra and Galston. For more information go to www.kmc.nsw.gov.au or download:
Love to Drive!
- Got a couple of hours to spare occasionally?
- Do you drive and have a car?
- Your community needs you!
Friendly drivers are required now to transport the frail aged and people with a disability to medical appointments, shopping or social activities. Make new friends in your spare time whilst helping people to continue to be part of their community. Various locations in the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas. Petrol allowance paid.
For more info call 02 9424 0970 or email volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au
Luncheon Hosts
Love talking to people? Meeting new friends? Helping your local community?
Why not become a host at centre-based luncheons in the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas. Luncheons are held regularly for the frail aged in your community. The organisers require your help now!
Four locations: Turramurra, Galston, Hornsby and Berowra.
For more info call 02 9424 0970 or email volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au
Got a green thumb? Gardeners required now!
- Put your gardening skills to use in your community
- Keep fit and have fun
Gardeners required to join friendly teams who create low-maintenance home gardens for the frail aged and people with a disability. One day a month is all that’s required.
Come on, give it a go! Help others benefit from your valuable skills.
For more info call 02 9424 0970 or email volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au
Meals on Wheels Drivers
Do you want to help out in your local community?
- Can you spare a couple of hours, once a month?
- Do you have a current driver’s licence and access to a car?
Drivers are needed to deliver meals in the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas. Make new friends and have some fun while you are providing a vital service to your community. These jobs are available Monday to Friday for lunchtime delivery.
For more info call 02 9424 0970 or email volunteers@kmc.nsw.gov.au
