Banksia Gardens Community Services believes that the best way to create a stronger and better community is to help each other.
Volunteers are central to the work that we do, and countless volunteers have contributed in a variety of ways to making this organisation what it is today. If you would like to support your community by offering your time, skills and knowledge there are many ways to become involved.
After-School Program
Position: Tutor
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday Online Tutoring Session (one-on-one primary and secondary) 3:50-5:15 pm
- Tuesday In-Person Secondary Tutoring Session 3:20-5:30 pm
- Wednesday In-Person Community Session (primary and/or secondary tutoring, assisting with art & craft; assisting with sports) 3:00-5:20 pm
- Thursday Level Up In-Person Literacy Program (literacy support program for upper primary children) 3:15-5:15 pm
Duties: This depends on the session, but all include supporting children and young people with their studies or learning activities, and require patience and positive role modelling. Some sessions require help setting up and packing up activity spaces.
Aiming High
Position: Tutor
Available Sessions: Volunteer opportunities are available on
- Monday Craigieburn and run from 3:30 – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday in Broadmeadows from 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Duties: Support (tutor) VCE students with subject knowledge work requirements.
Skills Required: Tutors must be knowledgeable in one or preferably more VCE units and able to clearly articulate this knowledge including how it can be applied in assessments.
Community Pantry / Food Relief
Position: Community pantry worker
Available sessions: Tuesday 9:00am – 11:00am, Wednesday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Duties: receiving and organising stock, managing client data, packing and distributing food parcels, connecting with community members. Organising organic waste, cleaning and pack up of pantry
Skills required: willingness to participate, respectful mentality
Environment and sustainability
Position: Garden maintenance volunteer
Available Sessions: Monthly Working Bees: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm on the first Friday of every month. Additional volunteering opportunities are available upon conversation with the program coordinator.
Duties: Garden maintenance, including but not limited to weeding, watering, mulching, and planting.
Skills required: No prior knowledge is needed, but an interest in gardening, horticulture, permaculture, circular economy, and biodiversity is desirable. Please be aware that this work involves physical labour and can be quite physically demanding at times.
Learn more about our Environment and Sustainability Programs here
