There are many different and varied opportunities for community members to utilise their skills volunteering with Councils Community Services section. These areas include;

Services for Older People and People with a Disability

• Great Lakes Neighbour Aid
• Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Neighbour Aid
• Great Lakes Centre Based Respite services - "Daisy Club", "Ladies Group" and "Mens Group"
• Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Centre Based Respite Service - "Myall Dolphins" and "Happy Days"
• Great Lakes Leisure and Respite Options
• Stroud Area HACC Program

Volunteeer activities with these services may include;

• Shopping assistance
• Supported transport
• Security phone calls
• Social visiting/companionship
• Support for carers
• Minor home maintenance
• Carers support groups
• Family respite
• Social support
• Meals on Wheels
• Organising household affairs
• Specialist activities
• Gardening
• Friendly conversation, morning teas and lunches
• Escorted outings

Community Hall Management Committees

Widely spread throughout the Great Lakes region are 24 community halls, 19 of which are managed by volunteer committees. These community halls are often the only public venue in the area and as such are greatly valued by their community and are the focal point for many community social activities and private functions. Hall Management Committee members generally, oversee the upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness of the building and grounds; take both regular and one off event bookings and payments; organise hall based community events; liaise with Council; and generally run the day to day affairs associated with 'their' hall.

• Allworth Hall
• Booral Soldiers Memorial Hall
• Bulahdelah School of Arts
• Bungwahl Historic Hall
• Bunyah Public Hall
• Coolongolook & District Memorial Hall
• Coomba Park Community Centre
• Forster Keys Community Building
• Greenpoint Community Centre
• Limeburners Creek Hall
• Monkerai School of Arts Hall
• Nabiac Showground Hall
• Nerong Community Centre
• North Arm Cove Community Centre
• Pacific Palms Community Centre
• Stroud Road Community Hall
• Stroud School of Arts
• Tuncurry Memorial Hall
• Wards River Church Hall
• Wootton Community Centre

Participating in a Community Committee

• Access Committee
• Great Lakes Arts Network
• Great Lakes Concert Band
• Falls Injury Prevention
• Healthy Minds (Suicide Prevention)
• Crime Prevention
• Road Safety
• Community Network
• Ageing & Disabilities

How Do I Become a Volunteer?In whatever field or area you feel your talents lie, your volunteer time and energy will make a difference.

Contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 6591 7222, who will put you in contact with the Liaison officer for the area of Community Services where your specific interest lies. Groups meet regularly and always welcome new members.