Volunteering
National Volunteer Week Volunteer Expo
Looking to give back to your community but not sure how? Council has a range of volunteer opportunities across art, culture, nature and community-based roles.
Volunteers play a crucial role in the successful delivery of important Council programs, services and events.
Volunteering with Council
Our volunteers are valued members of each team and have the opportunity to be inspired, connect with community and make a real difference.
Discover volunteer opportunities across Council:
Tweed Regional Gallery
The Tweed Regional Gallery is supported by a dedicated and professional team of front of house volunteers who welcome visitors, provide information, and maintain a presence in the galleries for the comfort and safety of visitors and the protection of the artworks
If you are interested in volunteering at the Gallery, head to our Volunteer Portal.
Tweed Regional Museum
Museum Ambassadors play a central role in welcoming and assisting visitors to the Museum, as well as contributing to the daily operation of exhibitions and public programs.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Museum, head to our Volunteer Portal.
Nature Care Groups
Nature Care Groups work with Council to take care of native vegetation on public land. They tackle weed invasions and help disturbed or damaged areas to regenerate naturally.
If you'd like to find out more about volunteering with Nature Care Groups, visit our Volunteer Portal.
Community Care Groups
Our Community Care team is always on the lookout for volunteers who can help at Banora Point Community Centre, at Tweed Seniors Festival and at various events throughout the year.
If you're interested in volunteering with our Community Care team, visit our Volunteer Portal.
Getting started
- Find an area of interest: explore our volunteer opportunities (above).
- Apply online: Click on the ‘Fill in an application’ button at the top right of the relevant volunteer page. Then complete your application form.
- Interview: If a role is available, we’ll contact you for an interview.
- Complete your training: If you are selected for a role, you will need to attend an induction session and complete any required training. Once you've completed this step, you can begin volunteering!
Are there any age restrictions?
You must be between ages of 18 and 90 years to volunteer with us.
The Volunteer Portal
Once you become a volunteer with Council, you will start using Council's Volunteer Portal.
The Volunteer Portal is a software program which allows Council to efficiently manage all volunteers in one spot. The portal is also an app with allows volunteers to log their volunteer hours, sign up for shifts, and contact their volunteer coordinator.
We have developed a simple guide to help people create their account in the app and start using the Volunteer Portal.
(PDF, 404KB)Volunteer Portal user guide(PDF, 405KB)
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event highlights the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go.
At Council, the week is about celebrating the dedicated volunteers who support our teams. This year we will be holding our first Volunteer Expo for those interested in volunteering with across Council. Too book your free tickets visit humanitix.
National Volunteer Week was developed by Volunteering Australia, the national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the Australian community.
Volunteer Expo 
Interested in volunteering with Council but not sure where to start?
Council's Volunteer Expo will showcase volunteer opportunities across Council.
Meet current volunteers and chat to our team about getting involved!
Event details
Tuesday 20 May from 12 - 2 pm 2025
Tweed Heads South Community Hall
18 Effron Street Tweed Heads South
This event is free.
Book tickets
Other volunteer resources
(PDF, 5MB)Volunteer Handbook(PDF, 6MB)
Volunteer-Management-Policy-Version-2.6.pdf(PDF, 200KB)
Other community volunteer opportunities
Find volunteering opportunities with groups that support the Tweed community.
Emergency services volunteering
Visitor information centres
Community and youth centres
Further volunteering information
FreddyMatch
Volunteer in New South Wales | NSW Volunteering
SEEK Volunteer - Australia's largest source of volunteer opportunities
Pro Bono Australia