Volunteering
We're grateful to all volunteers in the Tweed. Thank you for your contribution to our community.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering can be very rewarding:
- Learn and develop new skills
- Build professional and social networks and meet new people
- Improve your social skills
- Find a role that matches your interests
It's your chance to give back.
Volunteer with Council
Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre
See Tweed Regional Gallery
Tweed Regional Museum
See Tweed Regional Museum
Friends of the Pound
See Friends of the Pound
Banora Point Community Centre
A number of volunteer opportunities are available at the Banora Point Community Centre:
- Fun Activities for Banora Seniors
- Broadband for Seniors Program
- Seniors Information HUB
For more information call Community Services on 07 5569 3110.
Throughout the year there are volunteering opportunities for other projects. Events and calls for volunteers are advertised in the Tweed Link.
Insurance
To be covered under Council’s insurances, volunteers need to be engaged in activities on behalf of Council, and under the control of Council.
Northern Rivers Community Gateway - become a volunteer
The Community Visitors Scheme improves the quality of life for older people by growing social connections.
It does this by providing approved, friendly volunteer visitors to older people who live at home alone or in residential aged care. Community visitors are matched to recipients based on their shared interests and location. Register here to become a volunteer.