Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people and gain new skills.
About the City's volunteer program
16.5% of the City's population volunteers in some form, by caring for others, preserving the environment, contributing to local sporting and community groups, and more.
The City recognises and values the substantial and ongoing contributions of volunteers as an integral part of our community wellbeing and offers a number of volutneering opportunities, including:
- Community Bus Driver
- Community Centres Program Volunteer
- Age Friendly Ambassador
- English Conversation Group Volunteer
- Youth Advisory Committee member
- Community Events Volunteer
- Home Library Service Volunteer
or email mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au
Available volunteering opportunities:
Community Events Volunteer
Assist the City's Events team at City-run community events including the Finish Line Festival, Community Art Awards and Exhibition, Carols by the River and other upcoming events as part of the 2025/26 summer events season.
Activities include attending to parking, managing event waste, assisting with the information tent and event set-up and pack-down.
Email events@bayswater.wa.gov.au to express your interest or find out more about this opportunity.
The City has three community buses that are hired out to various community groups for social outings.
Outings may take place at different times throughout the week, and the role is flexible to the volunteer's availability.
- Current Heavy Rigid (HR class) or Light Rigid (LR class) driver's licence is essential.
Community Centre Activity Facilitator
- Assist in coordinating events or activities at Bayswater or Morley Community Centre.
- Share your hobby, skill or interest with community centre members.
Community Centre Bingo Assistant
- Assist with social bingo game acitivities for older adults at Bayswater Community Centre.
- This role involes setting up and packing down activities, engaging with players and encouraging participation
- Volunteers must be available Friday afternoons.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete the Expression of Interest to Volunteer form below and email to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au. If you have any further questions regarding the City's volunteer prorgram, please phone 9272 0674.
Expression of Interest to volunteer
Expression of Interest to Volunteer (PDF)
Volunteering with City of Bayswater Take a look at the pamphlet below for more information on the City's volunteer program.
Volunteer with the City of Bayswater
The City supports local community organisations and volunteers through the provision of training and skills development workshops:
Community Upskillers program
Volunteer Recognition Grant - National Volunteer Week
The City contributes up to $500 to support local community organisations to recognise their volunteer in line with National Volunteer Week.