Volunteer Opportunities
Find a volunteer role
We help match individuals with local volunteer opportunities that suit their skills, interests and availability.
Opportunities may include roles in:
- Community services
- Sporting clubs
- Arts and cultural groups
- Environmental initiatives
- Events and festivals
- Support and advocacy organisations
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
- Wallerawang Lidsdale Progress Association – Events and Facility ImprovementsWhen: Monthly Meetings - Event Planning - Fundraising dates to be determined
- Portland Men’s Shed – MembersWhen: Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Zig Zag Railway Co-Op Ltd – Train operators, guest services, workshopsWhen: Daily Operations 7am to 7pm. Hours vary with role undertaken.
- VRA – Lithgow & District Rescue Squad – VolunteersWhen: 24/7 - 365 day - Any time you choose to give is appreciated
- Wallerawang – Lidsdale CWA – Members and Fundraising SupportWhen: Meetings - 2nd Monday Month - 10:15am
- Quota Lithgow – Members, Fundraising & Event SupportWhen: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month 4:15pm assemble time for a start at 4:30pm
- Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation – Administration Support, Grant Writers, Community EventsWhen: Monday to Friday - 9am ot 5pm
- Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum – Front of House, Guiding, Archive Assistants, Grounds & Building MaintenanceWhen: Currently 10am to 4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. 10am to 2pm Saturdays. The Museum aims to expand opening hours to seven days a week as more volunteers become available to support daily operations.
- Lithgow Show Society Inc – Lithgow Show VolunteersWhen: 2nd Weekend of March - Annually
- Lithgow Oberon Landcare – Planting, Maintenance, Water Quality Testing and Weed ControlWhen: Seasonal work based on program needs
- Lithgow Men’s Shed – MembersWhen: Tuesday & Wednesday - 9am to 2:30pm
- Lithgow Lions Club – Current Activities and Annual EventsWhen: Hours - Varied
- Lithgow District Garden Club – MembersWhen: 1st Monday of each month - 2pm
- Lithgow Area Women’s ShedWhen: Thursday - 10am
- Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre – Meals on Wheels DeliversWhen: Monday to Friday - Times for each volunteer position will be provided by calling 6352 2077
- Lithgow Information & Neighbour Centre – Meals on Wheels Delivers and Portland Youth Hub Leaders (over 18)When: Monday to Friday - Times for each volunteer position will be provided by calling 6352 2077
- Hearts for Animals – Counter Sales / Sorting for Shop DisplaysWhen: Monday to Friday - 10am to 3pm
- Lithgow City Council / Eskbank House Museum – Visitor Experience Volunteer and Project Based RolesWhen: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
- CWA – Portland Branch – Volunteer Executive PositionsWhen: Activities occur - Monday, Tuesday & Saturday - please contact Jenny on 0419 231 817 for more details
- Connect Children and Families – Connect and Nurture Program VolunteersWhen: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Clarence Dargan RFS – Front Line Fire Fighters & Support RolesWhen: 24/7 as required
- CAN Assist Lithgow -Financial Assistance for people undergoing cancer treatmentWhen: As required
- Bathurst RSL Sub-Branch, Portland Chapter – MembersWhen: Monthly Meeting 5:30pm & Friday Coffee Morning @ 11am
- Australian Red Cross – Lithgow Branch – MembersWhen: 1st Thursday of the Month @ 1pm
- Nanna’s Touch Community Connections Inc – Food rescue, meals and hampersWhen: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm. Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 10am-1pm.
- Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park – Guides, maintenance – grounds and building museum collectionsWhen: Saturday and Sunday - Noon to 4:00pm (Volunteers are free to work at the museum at any time)
- Main Street Gardening Group – Installation, and maintenance of hanging basketsWhen: On your own time
- Friends of St Johns Building and grounds maintenanceWhen: As required - notification of works will be provided
- Lithgow Environment Group Inc – Representatives, environmental monitoring, tree plants and much moreWhen: Anytime - on your own time
- NSW State Emergency ServicesWhen: 24/7 - 365 days per year based on emergency call out / Units meet fortnightly
- LithGrow Community Garden – Maintenance and MowingWhen: Sundays @ 9am
- South Bowenfels Rural Fire Brigade – Front Line Fire Fighters and Support RolesWhen: Training - 1st Sunday of the Month @ 9am
- Suicide Awareness “Let’s Talk Lithgow” – Program SupportWhen: Bi Monthly
- Wallerawang Memorial Men’s Shed – MembersWhen: Tuesday & Wednesday - 10:00am to 2:00pm
- United Hospital Auxilliary NSW – Lithgow Hospital CafeWhen: Monday to Friday - 9:30am to 3pm
- Walk ‘n’ Talk for Life Lithgow – Event SupportWhen: 1st Saturday of the Month - 9:30am
- Volunteer Connect Friendly Faces Program – Home VisitorsWhen: On your own time
Support for volunteers
We provide:
- One-on-one guidance and matching support
- Introductory volunteer workshops
- Flexible and short-term volunteering options
- Access to online resources
- Recognition of volunteer contribution
Removing barriers
We understand that barriers to volunteering can include transport limitations, work or caring responsibilities, financial costs, lack of awareness, and confidence or accessibility concerns.
We address these by offering local placements, flexible options, inclusive training, mentoring and clear information in plain English.