Become a Shire Volunteer

Learn more about what's involved in volunteering with the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the kinds of roles available.

Volunteering as a Shire Volunteer can provide you with an opportunity to do something positive for your local community.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering offers numerous benefits, such as:

Making a positive impact on your community
Building connections and forming new relationships
Developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
Boosting your mental and physical well-being
Increasing your sense of purpose and fulfillment
Enhancing your resume and career prospects

Overall, volunteering can be a rewarding and enriching experience for both the volunteer and the community.

Our Volunteer Programs

Meals on Wheels service

Volunteers help ensure the community's most vulnerable maintain nourishment through healthy meals and stay connected to their community.

The Briars at Mount Martha

A range of opportunities are available at the Briars for those passionate about local history, wildlife and agriculture.

Community Houses

Community Houses welcome people from all walks of life, creating opportunities for individuals and groups to enrich their lives through connections they might not otherwise make.

Home Library Service

Our Libraries provide free monthly deliveries of library materials to housebound residents through its Home Library Service.

Shire Nursery

Our Nursery welcomes volunteers with an interest in growing plants and gardening.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Experience the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from the inside by assisting with front of house, being an exhibition attendant or a gallery guide.

Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre

Volunteers play a key role in promoting tourism experiences to visitors and local residents.

TAC L2P Program

A program to help learner drivers complete their on-road driving experience and gain confidence on the road.

Mount Martha Historical House

Safeguard and conserve the history and heritage of Mount Martha House and its community, ensuring its accessibility to all.

Gardens 4 Wildlife

Explore the world of plants and animals, contribute to their advocacy and care, and engage with fellow nature enthusiasts in the community.

Committees

Be part of a committee or local management support group.

FAQs

Visit a list of Frequently Asked Questions around volunteering.

Eco Living Garden Volunteers

If you’re a keen gardener or if you just like working outdoors with others, we’d love to have you join our small group of volunteers in our unique display garden.

Eco Living Display Centre Guide

If you’re interested in sustainable design, you can join our team of tour guides for the Eco Living Display Centre.

Eco Living Harvest Exchange stall host

Join our friendly community of home gardeners and occasionally host the harvest exchange at the Eco Centre.

Volunteering Mornington Peninsula

We recruit volunteers throughout the year and advertise roles through our volunteering page.

Volunteering Mornington Peninsula provides an opportunity for community organisations to list their current volunteering vacancies and for volunteers to search a database of volunteering opportunities for one that meets their skills, experience and interests.