Volunteer Opportunities

Captain's Cottage Museum

Welcome visitors to the museum, assist with customer service and promote the region. Assist with the presentation and upkeep of collections, gardens, ground maintenance and general cleaning of the museum. Volunteers receipt incoming donations of artifacts to be catalogued.

Events

Volunteers assist at events in various roles for the preparation, duration and conclusion of events. Tasks can include information tent/booth, customer service, assisting with the set up and pack up, parking assistance, catering assistance and any reasonable task required for the event.

Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre

Engage with visitors and provide accurate information and directions either in person, over the counter or by telephone. Provide information and literature on places of interest, tours, accommodation and attractions. Act as Tourism Ambassadors for the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre (PA+FC)

The Performing Arts + Function Centre hosts a variety of performances and events. Volunteers assist at performances at the PA+FC by greeting patrons as they enter, ticket collection, assisting as a Theatre Attendant, assist with serving tea and coffee, assist with cleaning at the end of a performance and ensure they follow all WH&S requirements by keeping walkways clear, reinforce no smoking in the Town Hall etc.

The Performing Arts & Function Centre also has a small group of volunteers who assist with the lighting, sound and stage set up and pack up.

Regional Gallery

Volunteers welcome visitors, provide information regarding gallery exhibitions and artists, and promote the region. They assist with the sales of items displayed in the Gallery Shop, as well as tickets for events in the Performing Arts + Function Centre. Volunteers also assist with exhibition launches, public programs and other events. Volunteering with the installations and de-installations of the exhibitions is also available pending suitability.

The Round House

Volunteers at the Round House provide visitors with a guided tour of the property including commentary on the history of the property and Murray Bridge. They also maintain the inside and the garden at the house, offer group bookings and assist with the setup and pack up of private functions such as weddings.

Environmental opportunities

A range of activities including planting, weed eradication, watering and care for some of our parks, reserves, wetlands etc.

Biodiversity Action Team (Environment)

Volunteers work with Council’s Community Biodiversity team undertaking specific projects that add value and contribute towards enhancing environmental outcomes and protecting natural resource assets of the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Volunteer tasks include revegetation, depot garden support and project support.

Brinkley ReUse Centre

The centre aims to reduce waste to landfill by operating a site for unwanted items to be donated and ‘re-homed’ or recycled. Volunteers provide assistance to the operations of the centre by assisting with receiving donations from customers, cleaning, sorting and repairing donations, customer service, repurposing and upcycling donations and pricing items and shop display.

Doggy Doo

The Doggy Doo Volunteer Program assist our Open Space team by offering a supporting role in encouraging responsible dog ownership in the community through replenishing Council’s dog waste dispensers. Volunteers are not required to pick up any waste after other dogs, this is the responsibility of the dog’s owner. This program helps keep our parks and gardens clean and beautiful.

Graffiti Removal

The Graffiti Removal Volunteers assist with keeping the Rural City of Murray Bridge beautiful and free from graffiti.

Community Care

Community Care Volunteers transport clients in their own vehicle or a program vehicle to medical, group social activities and shopping. The role includes assisting clients to access vehicles and their destination, provide transport in a sensitive and respectful manner, assist clients with shopping including pushing shopping trolleys, handling shopping items and carrying bags, completing running sheets and reporting any incidents or issues as they arise.

There are also Community Care Volunteers who assist with the Social Program by assisting clients in and out of buses and venues, assisting the clients with access at venues and at lunch, being alert to and report any incidents, accidents or concerns and liaise with the coordinators and or the venues contact person. They also will ensure their own safety and that of others in the group.

Justice of the Peace

The Justice of the Peace service is offered to the community each Friday across two scheduled time slots. Volunteers deliver the service and exercise their duties as a Justice of the Peace.

Library

The Library deliver a variety of services and run various programs. Volunteers assist with the Home Delivery Service by delivering library materials to people in the community who physically can’t come into the library. Volunteers also assist with school holiday activities, creative craft, storytelling, shelving and assist with Library events such as Author Talks.

Halls & Institutes

The Rural City of Murray Bridge have volunteers at the Woods Point Community Hall. Volunteers at this location assist with general site cleaning and report any maintenance required to the building or surrounds to the Council.

Youth Programs

Make a difference in the lives of young people by volunteering with youth programs at The Station Youth Hub. Volunteers help create a vibrant and supportive environment where young people can connect, participate and build confidence. From assisting with activities at The Station to supporting community events, volunteers contribute to meaningful experiences that encourage young people to feel safe, included and empowered to explore their potential.

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to build new skills, gain hands-on experience in youth programs, meet new people and strengthen your connection to the community. Your involvement helps create a safe and supportive space where young people can feel confident, included and inspired.