Volunteers
Port Augusta City Council recognises the importance of volunteers within its community.
We support volunteering to:
- Provide personal development opportunities for individuals
- Develop and strengthen the links between Council and the community
- Tap into skills, experience, talents, energies, ideas and knowledge of people in our community
- Enable Council to extend and expand services
Volunteers connect closely with local communities to help build vibrant places to live, work and play.
A volunteer is a person who:
- Benefits the community, Council and themselves by participating in volunteer programs
- Provides their services of their own free will
- Does not receive any monetary reward
- Complements, but does not replace or threaten the livelihood of paid workers
Benefits of volunteering:
- Share your own knowledge and skills with others
- Meet new people and expand your networks
- Be involved in activities and programs that make a real difference to your local communities
- Gain new skills and experience in an area of interest that can create a pathway to employment
Council operates a number of volunteer programs to ensure that the community has access to cover Council services. Volunteer operations include:
| Department | Duties | Contact Person | Contact Number | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden | Gardening (weeding, pruning, planting) Plant propagation and growing on of plants Lead guided tours | Ryan Hayward | (08) 8641 9118 or 0407 003 831 | 144 Stuart Highway, Port Augusta West |
| Health Focus | Craft Games Bus outings Hand massage | Kim Ryan | (08) 8641 9191 | 71 Stokes Terrace, Port Augusta West |
| Mens Shed | Painting Woodwork | Carol Winen | (08) 8641 9160 | Cnr Railway and Carlton Parade, Port Augusta |
| Public Library | Provide Justice of the Peace Services Offer support in the Local and Family History service | Marie Trezise | (08) 8641 9154 | 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta |
| Yarta Purtli Gallery | Gallery Attendant | Brooke Mundy | (08) 8641 9100 | 6 Beauchamp Lane, Port Augusta |
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the Port Augusta City Council please contact the appropriate contact listed above to discuss available vacancies.
To register your interest please complete the Volunteer Application Form and submit to:
Community Development Officer
Port Augusta City Council
4 Mackay Street (PO Box 1704)
Port Augusta SA 5700
