Volunteer Application

Muswellbrook Shire Council supports and recognises the benefits that Volunteering provides to Council and members of the community. Volunteer opportunities are unpaid.

Volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year, however Volunteer placements will depend on whether the area in Council can provide an effective Volunteer experience.  The number and timing of Volunteer placements accepted into Council depends on our ability to provide an effective Volunteer experience. Volunteers will be given meaningful and challenging projects in a supportive environment.  If we receive more Volunteer requests than can be filled, preference will be given to Volunteers residing within the area. All Volunteer placements are coordinated through the Human Resources Department.

Induction

All successful Volunteers will be required to undergo the Council Induction Process.  This is mostly completed on-line.  The Induction process will ensure that the Volunteer is able to safely perform activities required by Council, comply with relevant Council policies and procedures, undertake induction, orientation or other ongoing training required by Council and ensure that an adequate induction and instructions have been provided prior to the commencement of volunteer work to feel competent of what is required.

Working hours and supervision

Volunteer placement hours are to be negotiated and confirmed by the relevant manager or team leader. Volunteers will report to either a coordinator or supervisor within the work unit in which their placement will be. The coordinator or supervisor will provide the participants with assistance, mentoring and coaching during the Volunteer placement.

What you should wear

Business attire is required at Council if the Volunteer is completing their placement within an office environment. It is suggested that Volunteers speak to their coordinator or supervisor before the commencement date as there may be specific requirements for their work area.

If Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for the role that the Volunteer is undertaking, this equipment must provided by the Volunteer. To determine the individual PPE needs, Volunteers can contact either Human Resources or the coordinator/supervisor of the work unit.

Interested?

Please complete the application form below. On the next page you can attach any other supporting information.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required.
2. You will need an Email address. Unfortunately, an unfinished application can’t be retrieved to finish at a later date. Please keep your responses concise.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. All successful Volunteers  will need to undergo an Council induction process prior to commencing the experience/placement.

For more information please read the Volunteer Policy by clicking here or contact: Human Resources on 02 6549 3700 or email human.resources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au