Shire volunteering

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

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

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.

Mount Martha Historical House

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

TAC L2P Program

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

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.

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.

Home library service

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

Meals on Wheels service

Volunteers help the community's most vulnerable with delivery of healthy meals and to stay connected to their community.

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.

Briars Nursery

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

The Briars

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

Gardens for wildlife garden guides

Inspire residents to create wildlife friendly gardens by providing home visits, tailored advice, & follow-up recommendations to help protect our local plants and animals.

Volunteer FAQs

Visit a list of Frequently Asked Questions around volunteering.

Looking to volunteer with a local organisation? Visit Volunteering Mornington Peninsula, our online volunteering hub, to explore current volunteer opportunities with community organisations across the Mornington Peninsula.