Volunteer at SECC
Many hands make light work
Make an impact with kindness
To make a difference in someone’s life, you just have to care. And caring is what we do best at SECC.
Want to join our team as a volunteer and impact your community? You never know where it’ll lead…
Call Miranda now on (02) 8338 8506 to talk it through, or email volunteering@secc.sydney
Become a volunteer with South Eastern Community Connect.
Download our Volunteer Application Form or simply fill out the form online now.
Student Placements:
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Join our volunteer community and make a difference in your local area
View our volunteering opportunities below:
Volunteer Clinical Board Member
Board members of NFPs play significant roles.
Serving on the Board of a NFP can be a rewarding, high-impact way for you to support your community.
Becoming a Board member helps you grow professionally and personally.
You will gain new skills and knowledge, broaden your contacts, and contribute in a meaningful way.
SECC is currently looking for a Volunteer Clinical Board Member to join its team. Could this be you?
Children's Activities Assistant
Program: Family and Children
We’re currently looking for a volunteer to assist with children’s group activities at SECC playgroups, classes, functions and/or out of school hours (SMOOSH) care.
You will also need to assist with other tasks associated with children’s group activities or playgroups.
Please get in touch with Miranda if you can help.
Social Activities Assistant (Dementia Day Centre)
The Cottage Dementia Day Centre at Rushcutter’s Bay is seeking a Social Activities Assistant.
The role involves assisting in supervising and participating in activities, games and diversional therapy with clients of the dementia-specific Day Centre at the Cottage.
You would also be required to assist with food preparation and associated cleaning for client morning teas and lunches.
Please get in touch if you can help with this valuable service to people living with dementia.
Volunteer Driver (one to twice a month, flexible times)
The key task of the volunteer is to drive our van to collect donations from Smithfield and Leichhardt, then return to Mascot. The role involves lifting small crates.
On your first shift you will be accompanied by a staff member as part of your induction (if required).
Please get in touch with Miranda if you can help with this valuable and rewarding service to the community.
Social Outing Bus Assistant (min once a week, flexible days)
Do you love chats, adventures and want to give back to your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic Social Bus Assistants to accompany our clients aged 60+ on fun and enjoyable group outings across Sydney. From picnics, movies, lunches in cafes and clubs, shows, shopping excursions and more.
You will support our team one day a week (8-3pm) by providing support to our clients during the outings and building connections that foster overall wellbeing.
Please get in touch with Miranda if you can help with this valuable and rewarding service to the community.
Meet Miranda, our Volunteer Manager
Hello there,
I’m Miranda, the Volunteer Manager at SECC.
I’m passionate about supporting our volunteers and helping them help others.
I’ve seen firsthand how rewarding and fulfilling volunteering can be. It can reduce stress, provide a sense of purpose and connects you with your local community.
If you’d like to partner with SECC and make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
Recognition for hard work
with the Maisie Foster Volunteer Award
SECC is passionate about recognising the contribution of its volunteers.
In addition to activities in National Volunteer Week (May) and International Volunteer Day (5 December), SECC established the Maisie Foster Volunteer Award to acknowledge its outstanding volunteers.
SECC is also a member of The Centre for Volunteering (Volunteering NSW), which ensures all its member organisations protect their volunteers via Volunteer Accident Insurance and adhere to Volunteering Australia’s National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.
For more information, see our Volunteering Brochure or contact our Volunteer Manager, Miranda on 02 8338 8506.