Volunteer
If you would like to become actively involved in your local community, the Armidale Volunteer Referral Service (AVRS) can assist you by matching your skills and interests to current volunteer roles. Volunteering can provide you with valuable work experience, a chance to contribute to community life, the opportunity to meet new people, and allow you to practise new skills.
The AVRS was established in 1998 and is auspiced by Armidale Regional Council. This activity is funded by The Centre for Volunteering and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Find the right volunteer position for you!
The AVRS can help you find a volunteer position that will suit your skills, interests, and passions. If you’re undertaking training in a specific community area, it may be possible to help you find a volunteer role that will give you experience in the area you would like to work.
We have regular Volunteer Morning Tea gatherings where you can connect with volunteer-involving organizations and other volunteers – see below for our latest meeting and do come and meet us if you’re available.
To find out more about volunteering and current available volunteering opportunities, contact:
Jane Davies - Volunteer Centre Coordinator
For more information on volunteering visit http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/
Volunteer morning tea
You are invited to our first Volunteer morning tea for 2026 which will be held on Thursday, 29 January starting at 10.30 am in the Jacaranda Room at 141 Faulkner Street, Armidale. We serve coffee, tea, and homemade goodies and provide you with a great social setting in which to meet other volunteers and representatives of volunteer-involving organizations. Hope to see you there and please call 6770 3838 for further information.
Download the October newsletter(PDF, 1MB) for coverage of some recent events and volunteer opportunities. If you’d like to follow anything up, please contact Jane on 6770 3838 or jdavies@armidale.nsw.gov.au
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International Volunteer Day 2025
To coincide with International Volunteer Day 2025, Armidale Volunteer Referral Service hosted lunch on 4 December for some of the many wonderful volunteers making a difference in our community.
Cr Kay Endres, Cr Rob Taber and Cr Susan McMichael presented certificates of appreciation on behalf of council, and everyone enjoyed a tasty meal and the warm atmosphere of Armidale City Bowling Club.
This was a great chance to say thank you to those who could attend, and we extend this thanks to the many others who give their time and energy for our community.
New England Volunteer Awards 2025 -award winners
The 2025 New England Regional Volunteer Awards were held on 21 May at a morning tea where we welcomed the volunteers and supporters of the nominations made this year. Thanks go to Cr Paul Gaddes and Brendan Moylan MP for presenting certificates of nomination and the awards.
The winners of each category nominated are listed below:
• The New England Regional Volunteer Team is Armidale Hospital Kiosk nominated by Kay Pell for their work with United Hospitals Auxiliary.
• The New England Regional Senior Volunteer of the Year (65 years +) is Henry Raymond nominated by AJ Murphy for his work with Armidale/Uralla Meals on Wheels.
• The New England Regional Adult Volunteer of the Year is Donna Green nominated by Pamela Bath for her work with TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program.
• The New England Regional Volunteer Leader of the Year is Shevaun Stait nominated by Daryl Broadley for her work with Dept Of Defence- Cadet HQ NSW AAC.
• The New England Regional Volunteer of the Year is Henry Raymond nominated by AJ Murphy for his work with Armidale/Uralla Meals on Wheels.
Congratulations and thank you to all our volunteers!