For Volunteers

Always wanted to volunteer but didn't know how to start? 

​At Hastings Neighbourhood Services we always welcome volunteers who want to help and be part of our many programs and services. 
Volunteers are the backbone of our organisation. Without volunteers  our programs would grind to a halt.
Hastings Neighbourhood Services, prides itself on complying with the National Standards for Volunteering, which are the National guidelines for formal volunteering. Volunteering is defined as "time willingly given for the common good without financial gain".​​

Our current volunteer vacancies: 

Please note, because people visiting our Centres include children, all our volunteers will be required to have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check NSW. ​
​For enquiries regarding the vacancies below, you can either complete the form at the bottom of this page or email us at enquiry.volunteering@hns.org.au or phone 6584 1917

We currently have volunteer vacancies for Admin Assistants who are competent in data entry and have good communication skills. Some roles require Excel, Word or possibly social media knowledge. General office duties including shredding, filing and photocopying are also needed.  Days and hours differ between roles.

We are recruiting keen gardeners, to assist us in setting up a community garden at our Port Macquarie Centre. 
Days and hours are flexible. 

Do you enjoy being around children? And assisting them in their play? 
We have vacancies for volunteers who like to help with our playgroups in Port Macquarie and Wauchope. 
The Port Macquarie playgroup is held on Monday mornings and Wauchope will be determined soon. 

We are operating a travelling Toy Library between our Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Lake Cathie centres. 
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help us with this. 

There are many benefits to be gained from volunteering we are all winners 
There are many reasons for volunteering and you might identify with one listed below:

• Make a difference to the lives of others
• Support for a cause that you are passionate about
• Give something back
• Help others less fortunate
• Help the environment
• Feel valued and part of a team
• Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
• Gain confidence and self-esteem
• Gain or develop new skills, knowledge and experience
• Improve employment prospects
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Sample career options 
• Build on your CV

Whatever your reason we can help you find a role that will interest you and is enjoyable.