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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community, meet like minded people, and make a difference in the world. See some of the volunteer positions we currently have available below.

If the advertised positions are not what you are looking for, please email us at volunteer.melville@melville.wa.gov.au for other opportunities. 

Volunteer with the City of Melville

Repairers - Repair Lab
Repair Lab is a free community drop in event to help people fix their belongings and save things from going to landfill. Skilled volunteers help people with repairs of bicycles, electrical appliances, household items and textiles.

Duties may include: 
  • Repairing broken items
  • Answering questions and directing people
  • Setting up and packing down the event
City of Melville Community Bus

The community bus service has been operating for over 20 years! City of Melville own and operate the vehicles and Melville Cares coordinate the bookings and volunteer drivers.

The purpose of the service is to support groups and individuals who experience challenges accessing transport to participate in activities and experience a sense of belonging to enhance their quality of life. Not-for-profit groups who offer services to our community members book the buses to take their members on outings and to activities.

Volunteer drivers are sought for the service. We are open to be flexible with your availability and keen to support your application to volunteer.

The community bus service has been operating for over 20 years! City of Melville own and operate the vehicles and Melville Cares coordinate the bookings and volunteer drivers.

The purpose of the service is to support groups and individuals who experience challenges accessing transport to participate in activities and experience a sense of belonging to enhance their quality of life. Not-for-profit groups who offer services to our community members book the buses to take their members on outings and to activities.

Volunteer drivers are sought for the service. We are open to be flexible with your availability and keen to support your application to volunteer.

General Volunteer Positions

Wirambi Landcare Busy Bee Planting Events
Join Friends of Blue Gum and Booragoon Lakes at Booragoon Lake on Saturday, 26 July 9.00am to 11.30am and Saturday 27 September 9.00am to 11.30am. Alternatively, head over and join the Friends of Applecross Foreshore at Jeff Joseph Reserve Saturday, 19 July, between 9.00am to 11.30am.

Please note, for all events you will need to bring gloves, water bottle and wear appropriate clothes (e.g. enclosed shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, raincoat).
Kardinya Toy Library

Help out on borrowing days at the Kardinya Toy Library based at Kulungah Myah. Volunteers assist in welcoming members, recordin the toys which are borrowed and returned in our easy-to-use database.

Complementary Therapy Practitioners SJOG Murdoch Hospice

Footprints Day Centre at SJOG Murdoch Hospice offers free creative therapies and emotional support to patients with life limiting conditions and their families.
Join the volunteer team to help expand their services. Choose your shift length and commit weekly, fortnightly or monthly, it’s flexible and very rewarding!

Citizen Advocate

Make a real difference, become a Citizen Advocacy Volunteer! Be matched with someone who shares your interests and build a lasting, meaningful friendship. Whether it’s social catch-ups, lending a hand with daily tasks, or attending appointments together, you can choose how to be involved.



 
WA Wildlife Kitchen and Laundry Assistant

Support WA Wildlife behind the scenes in the kitchen and laundry areas. Help with tasks like washing blankets, cleaning dishes, restocking supplies, and preparing meals for animals in care.

Tutor Mercy Connect
Support high school students from refugee and migrant backgrounds at North Lake Senior Campus by assisting with English and schoolwork.
 

Apply for a Volunteer Position

If you're interested in any of the above advertised volunteer positions please email us and include your full details as well as the position you're applying for. After you apply you will hear back from one of our friendly staff from Volunteer Melville, or the external association to complete the application and recruitment process. 

Email Us to Apply

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If none of the advertised positions suit you, use Volunteer WA's search to find other opportunities near you or catered towards your interests. 

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