Volunteer at Council

Council recognises the valuable contribution of volunteers throughout our municipality.  They are the lifeblood of our community and vital to its social, economic and environmental wellbeing.

There are many opportunities to volunteer within Council.

TAC L2P Program

Are you a fully licensed driver over 21 years old and interested in road safety? We are looking for enthusiastic people who can commit 1-2 hours a week to help a learner driver to get their licence.

The TAC L2P Program helps young learner drivers who don’t have a supervising driver or a vehicle and help them complete the 120 hours of driving experience they’ll need before taking their licence test.

A driver licence opens up new opportunities for education and employment. As a volunteer mentor you’ll contribute to your community by helping a young person take their next steps toward independence.

Mentors need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P program:

• Be over 21 years of age with an interest in helping young people
• Hold a full, current Victorian driver’s licence
• Undertake a screening process by your local TAC L2P Program

Meals on Wheels

Delivered meals are available to clients who are considered to be as being nutritionally at risk.

Meals are delivered by volunteers to clients in Swan Hill, Robinvale and Manangatang.

Pioneer Settlement

There are many varied and interesting ways you can volunteer at the Pioneer Settlement including:

• Gardening,
• Working in one of the many shops
• Machinery restoration
• Catering

Swan Hill Regional Library

Volunteers at the Swan Hill Regional Library help in a range of ways including:

• Re-shelving books
• Covering new books
• Running Saturday morning storytimes
• Running one-on-one basic computer lessons for seniors
• Delivering books to house-bound people and nursing homes on a monthly basis (within Swan Hill only)

Some volunteer positions may require a certain level of physical fitness, Working with Children or Police Checks or your own transport.

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery

Volunteer Skillsbank

There are many organisations across our municipality that are always looking for volunteers.

Swan Hill Neighbourhood House Inc has set up a Volunteer Skillsbank for those wanting to offer their services and for organisations looking for volunteers. Your skills can be matched to an organisation with similar requirements.

If needed, police checks can be done through Neighbourhood House.