Volunteering in Waverley

• Second Nature – A community program to make sustainability second nature in Waverley. Volunteers assist with events, program development and environmental engagement activities such as gardening at Waverley Cemetery and Waverley Repair Café. Find like-minded community groups, organisations and initiatives that Waverley partners with.
• Bushcare – Help improve the quality of bushland areas, maintain a healthy coast and provide habitats for local wildlife. Volunteers assist with planting, weeding and mulching across five sites in Waverley.
• The Mill Hill 60+ program – Get fit, meet people and participate in community life. Volunteers assist with everything from craft and exercise activities to helping out with morning tea.
• Public Gardening – Volunteers maintain gardens in public spaces, enlivening unused areas and building a sense of community. Council supports a number of shared garden teams who are always looking for new members.
• Waverley Library – Volunteers assist with a range of programs and activities, including Tech Help, Local Studies and general library assistance. Students completing community service as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award can also volunteer.
• Community Justice of the Peace – Waverley Council offers a Justice of the Peace service at two locations. Volunteers must be a registered Justice of the Peace and a member of the NSW Justices Association.
• Arts & Culture – Waverley is at the heart of arts and culture in the eastern suburbs with theatre, music, markets, galleries, studios, talks, festivals and events scheduled throughout the year. Volunteers support annual events within this program across various sites in Waverley.
• Council Events – Volunteers help to ensure the success of a wide variety of Council activities and events throughout the year.
• Children and Family Services - Contribute at one of Council's four Early Education Centers or Family Day Care service, providing high-quality early education and care programs.

The volunteer opportunities below are listed in alphabetical order.

• Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
• Bondi Beach Playgroups
• Bondi Icebergs (and Swim for Ukraine)
• City East Community College – Mentor Program
• Clean Up Australia
• Community Exchange
• Community Visitor Scheme - Catholic Healthcare
• Connections Opportunities Activities
• DoSomethingNearYou
• Foodbank NSW
• Friends of Waverley Cemetery
• Friendship Circle
• Gig Buddies
• Go Volunteer
• Good Company
• HammondCare
• Holdsworth
• JewishCare
• Jewish House
• Lifeline
• Meals on Wheels NSW
• Montefiore
• Older Persons Advocacy Network
• Our Big Kitchen
• Primary Ethics
• Randwick Waverley Community Transport
• RSPCA NSW
• Story Factory
• Transition Bondi
• The Centre for Volunteering
• The Junction Neighbourhood Centre
• The Mens Shed
• Waverley Woollahra Art School
• WAYS Youth & Family
• Wayside Chapel
• WheelEasy
• Wires

Corporate volunteering is a powerful way to give back to the community while fostering team spirit and enjoying time outdoors. Waverley Council offers unique half-day volunteering experiences designed specifically for workplaces, teams and corporate groups looking to make a difference.

Our Gardening at Waverley Cemetery program combines hands-on environmental activities with education and community building, set against the stunning backdrop of one of Sydney’s most iconic locations. Volunteering activities can be on a one-off or ongoing basis. Supervision, equipment and materials are all provided.

Sessions are available from Monday to Friday and run for four hours. Each session may include:

• Removing weeds and invasive plants;
• Protecting native plants or revegetation projects;
• Rubbish removal or clean-up projects;  or
• An educational walk and talk.

A fee is charged per person which covers costs and assists with the continuation of rehabilitation activities. To find out more or sign up for the program, email connected@waverley.nsw.gov.au.