Volunteer
The Armidale Volunteer Referral Service (AVRS) assists people wishing to become actively involved in their local community. 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 learn new skills.
The AVRS was established in 1998 and is auspiced by Armidale Regional Council. Funding is provided through the Department of Family and Community Services.
Find the right volunteer position for you!
The AVRS can help you find a volunteer position that will suit your skills and interests. If you’re undertaking training in a community field, it’s also possible to help you find a volunteer role that will give you experience in the area you would like to work.
Come along to one of the regular Volunteer Morning Tea gatherings to connect with the AVRS and other volunteers!
Find out more about volunteering, and current available volunteering opportunities, contact:
Jane Davies - AVRS Coordinator
For more information on volunteering visit http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/
Volunteer Morning Tea
The next volunteer morning tea(PDF, 244KB) will be held on Thursday, 28 August in the Garden Room at Kent House, starting at 10.30 am and finishing around noon.
Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend for some information on volunteering and for a great social get-together over coffee, tea and cake! No need to book – just turn up, but if you have a special dietary needs, please contact 6770 3838 by Tuesday 26 August.
The June issue of the AVRS newsletter can be downloaded HERE(PDF, 1MB)
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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!