Volunteering with Kingston Council is an inspiring way to give back, grow personally, and connect with the community you care about.
Whether you are eager to build new skills, boost your confidence, meet new people, or simply make a meaningful difference, there’s a place for you, no matter your age, background, or experience.
By sharing your time and talents, you enrich your own life while helping strengthen the heart of our community.
We offer a wide variety of volunteer roles to match different interests, skill levels, and schedules. There’s truly something for everyone. Discover the opportunity that fits you best and help make our city an even better place to live, work, and play.
Join us as a volunteer and spark positive change, lifting our community through meaningful programs while discovering new pathways for your own growth and fulfillment.
Submit an expression of interest
Volunteer opportunities
AccessCare (community support)
Delivering meals
Deliver hearty, nutritionally balanced meals to those who need it most. Volunteers use their own car and receive reimbursement for kilometres travelled.
Example hours: Meals are delivered each weekday morning with volunteers assisting either one shift per week, or as needed depending on availability. Each shift is for 1 to 2 hours.
Community activities and day trips
Take a ride in the Community Bus, alongside an AccessCare bus driver, to assist passengers on social outings, lunches and day trips.
Example hours: Volunteers assist on average once a fortnight or month for around 4 to 6 hours each time.
Spending time with older community members
Support good mental health by aiding lonely and isolated older community members, so they have meaningful social contact with other people. Through AccessCare’s Social Links service, clients are matched with a dedicated volunteer, and then supported to spend quality time together doing a social activity of the client’s choosing.
Example hours: Volunteers assist for around 1 to 2 hours each week or fortnight, with schedules flexible to accommodate both client and volunteer availability.
Transport services
Help our senior or disabled community members remain in their own home as independently as possible by driving them to important appointments. Volunteers use their own car with kilometres travelled reimbursed.
Example hours: Most shifts are on average 2 hours long with volunteers assisting once a week or fortnight.
Activity hubs and community centres
Our Community Centres and Hubs are strengthened by the unwavering spirit of our remarkable volunteers.
By giving your time and energy, you can help bring to life a diverse range of activities, from exercise classes and creative art groups to English language classes and vibrant social groups.
Whether you are facilitating or supporting program delivery, setting up and packing down activities, assisting participants, welcoming new members, or helping our Community Centre and Hub staff, your contribution makes a real difference.
We are dedicated to connecting you with volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills, ensuring your experience is both rewarding and enjoyable.
Shifts are typically Monday to Friday during business hours, with a commitment of around 2 hours per week.
Curious? Drop by any of our Hubs or Centres and find the volunteer role that inspires you and start making a difference today.
Arts and culture
Volunteer roles may include support at gallery exhibitions, ushering, administration support, and occasionally intern positions specific to publicity, visual arts or performing arts.
Opportunities are available across several areas of Kingston Arts, primarily based at three venues:
- Kingston Arts Centre (Moorabbin)
- Kingston City Hall (Moorabbin)
- Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale)
Environmental management
Friends Groups
Get back to nature. We have quite a few Friends Groups that help our rangers with planting and weeding in certain locations. Join others and learn about native plants and animals. Find your local Friends Group.
Annual Environmental Events
We run annual environmental events such as Clean up Australia Day in March and National Tree Day in July. Keep an eye on our events page for more on Annual Environmental Events.
Festivals and events
We put on major festivals and events each year, including Mordi Fest (March) and Carols by Kingston (December).
Join our energetic team to get behind the scenes in various roles:
- set up and pack down
- entry gates
- providing information to event-goers
- stage managing
- other back-of-house roles
Libraries
Share your love of books and film through our Home Library Service. Bring the library to our community through the delivery of books, films, magazines and more.
Youth Services
Youth Services offer volunteering opportunities for people aged between 18 to 25 years old as part of their Youth Development program. Learn more on the Youth Services website.
Volunteer information session
Are you interested in volunteering? Come along to an information session to learn more about volunteering in Kingston.
Our information session covers:
- definition of volunteering
- volunteer rights and responsibilities
- volunteering in Kingston
- what volunteer opportunities are available and where to find them
- network opportunities with community groups.
Information sessions are run quarterly, register your interest via email to volunteer@kingston.vic.gov.au.
What are the hours and commitment of volunteering?
The commitment varies depending on the opportunity, but most roles are within business hours and require a commitment of at least six months.
What happens if you submit an expression of interest?
One of our staff will contact you and discuss which volunteer program best suits you. Then you’ll be contacted by someone from the volunteer program who will set up an interview with you and talk about next steps.
Will I get paid for volunteering?
No. Volunteers do not get paid. However, you are not expected to be out of pocket for any expenses incurred during your volunteer activities.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering has many benefits. Aside from making connections and helping those in need, many of our volunteers find the experience a good way to get the job they want.
Can you volunteer if you’re under 18?
People under the age of 18 can volunteer with parental or guardian consent. Programs may require the parent or guardian to supervise when undertaking tasks related to the role.
Is student placement a form of volunteering?
No. Student placement is compulsory. Volunteering means you contribute your time and energy for the good of the public, without expecting a financial reward.
Do you need a Police Check and Working with Children Check to be a volunteer? Who pays for these checks?
Many volunteer roles require a Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. If needed, both checks are free for volunteers. The volunteer coordinator for the area you are interested in will review your Expression of Interest and advise you of any requirements.
What are Child Safe Standards?
We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation and are committed to ensuring no children are harmed by staff, volunteers or students – as required by Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards. For more information, view our Child Safe Standards.
Do you get any training?
All volunteers go through an induction process before starting their volunteer role. There is also some compulsory training that all volunteers must complete, such as Child Safety and Wellbeing Training.
Still have questions?
Please contact our Volunteer Development Officer on 1300 653 356 or send an email to volunteer@kingston.vic.gov.au.
Many community groups and organisations rely on volunteers to run programs and deliver services to the community. Contact places such as your local sporting club, SES, church group or opportunity shop.
Volunteer positions are also often advertised on SEEK Volunteer or you can contact Volunteering Victoria on 9052 4524.