Volunteer in Newstead

How often do we prioritise what we can get outa things over what we can give?

One thousand ways exist for you to contribute to your community. And volunteering in Newstead helps you.

  • You get to meet other locals.
  • It extends your local network.
  • It allows you to use your skills and talents.
  • You can learn new things.
  • You enrich your life through deepening community connections and giving

The following clubs, organisations and events would be thrilled to hear that you’d like to offer them a hand.

All Newstead Groups

OrganisationWebsiteContactVolunteer activitiesFrequency
Newstead 2050 IncClick hereus@newstead2050.orgGovernance support
Project support
Executive officer support		Monthly
Ad hoc
Newstead Arts Hub Inc Click hereinfo@newsteadartshub.orgActivity Co-ordinators (called ‘wranglers’ by the Arts Hub)
Gardeners
Waterers		Daily, weekly
Ad hoc
Newstead Community GardenClick herenewsteadgarden@gmail.comMembers
Equipment maintenance
Chook carers
Event co-ordination		Daily, weekly
Ad hoc
Newstead Cricket ClubClick herenewsteadcricketclub@gmail.comNot specified
Newstead CWAClick heredarryl.obryan@gmail.comMembers
Newstead EchoClick herecontrib@newsteadecho.orgEditing
Proof reading
Distribution
Desktop publishing back up		Monthly
Newstead Historical SocietyClick heresecretary.ndhs@gmail.comMembers
Small tasks such as dusting, putting things away, sorting		Ad hoc
Newstead Football/Netball ClubClick herenewsteadfootballnetballclub@gmail.comNot specified
Newstead LandcareClick herepatrickkavanagh@bigpond.comMembersMonthly
Newstead LiveClick herenewstead.live@gmail.comAnnual event that needs lots of people for lots of different event management activitiesAd hoc
Newstead Men’s ShedClick herenewsteadmensshed@gmail.comMembers
Newstead Primary SchoolClick herenewstead.ps@education.vic.gov.auReaders
Maths helpers
Gardeners
Plus, plus		Weekly
Newstead Racecourse Recreation Reserve Committee of ManagementClick hereNewsteadracecourse@gmail.comMaintenance
Mowing
Committee work		Ad hoc
Newstead Recreation Reserve Committee of Managementiangarsed82@hotmail.comNot statedWeekly during the season
Newstead Rural Transaction CentreClick heresmculvenor@gmail.comFront desk reception
Library cataloguing
Cleaning
Drivers
Sorting for Opp Shop
Plus, plus		Weekly
Newstead Swimming PoolClick hereCommittee work
Life savers		Daily during the season
Newstead Tennis Clubangusbunting@hotmail.comCoachingNot stated
Newstead Walks & Wheels0438 568736Event leaders
Testing draft cycle loops		Ad hoc
Newstead Young Writers FestivalClick herenewsteadyoungwritersfestival@gmail.comProgram management Venue managers
Set creators
Fund raising
Help on the day 		Ad hoc
RedShed Arts WorkshopClick hereinfo@redshed.artRun workshops
Business planning
Grant writing		Ad hoc
Renewable NewsteadClick hereinfo@renewablenewstead.com.auEvent management
Support helping people understand electricity retailing		Ad hoc

How To Care For Your Volunteers

For Clubs, organisations + events

It takes time and care to ensure your volunteers love contributing and want to keep volunteering.

The following websites offer tips for doing so.

The National Knowledge Base offers a wealth of knowledge about ways to manage volunteers. Having a volunteer manager within your organisation is a big step in the right direction. This person can then support the development of the volunteer “life cycle”.

Volunteering Victoria offers a mentoring program which links experienced volunteer managers with people wanting to learn how to manage volunteers. It also offers free professional development courses related to volunteer management, recruitment, and other matters. It also has a range of resources, templates, training and information.

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