COMMUNITY ACCESS

Bushy Park Show Society

Aim: We aim to plan and run an engaging and entertaining annual show with a relaxed atmosphere, that won't break the bank.

Volunteer by: Join the show society as a committee member or help out at the show. Volunteer roles include: show set up and show day assistance, assistance with working bees (site maintenance & improvement works).

Requirements to volunteer: We welcome anyone who is friendly and is willing to have a go, but Secretarial and social media skills are always desirable.

Derwent Valley Community House

Aim: to provide a vibrant,flexible, inclusive and safe environment, where people come to access the support and resources to meet their social, information, education and cultural needs and aspirations.

Volunteer by:

• Garden volunteering
• House volunteers
• Driver Mentor volunteers

Requirements to volunteer: Volunteers must have a Working With Vulnerable People Card and must attend a volunteer induction session.

To get involved: Give the House a call on 03 6261 5230 or via Facebook to discuss.

Derwent Valley Online Access Centre

- located in the New Norfolk library building on Charles Street, New Norfolk

Aim: To give free access to computers and digital learning.

Volunteer by: Assisting with clients' computer-based needs in a friendly environment while gaining new skills. Examples of help you would provide include help with emails, accessing websites such as MyGov, filling in forms online.

Requirements to volunteer:  Sound customer service skills and a reasonable knowledge of computers and the internet.

To get involved: Drop in to the Online Access Centre, call 03 6261 1155 or email derwentvalley.oac@deeycp.tas.gov.au

DERWENT VALLEY MEN'S SHED INC.

Aim: We are a “Not for Profit” organisation. One of our main objectives is to promote and support Mens Mental Health and well being. We do this by providing a safe, friendly and  welcoming environment.

To get involved: Because of our affiliation with State and Federal Mens Shed bodies,  Insurance, rent, rates other overheads, we need income!. Annual membership subscription $60.00, $2.00 per week for tea, coffee & biscuits.

We have a very well equipped wood work room, welding bay, a wood turning room, a car service bay with a car hoist.

For more information Come down to 103 Blair Street New Norfolk.  At the end of the road on the right, below New Norfolk High School.
Send an e-mail to derwentvalleyshed@outlook.com  or phone 61443788.

Shed hours - Tuesday 8-11am/ Wednesday 8am-1pm/ Thursday 8-11am.  We have a sausage sizzle lunch. (First Wednesday of the month).

Glenora Online Access Centre

Gordon River Road, Glenora

Aim: Glenora Online Access Centre is a community managed facility overseen by a management committee, coordinator and a team of volunteers. to support community with IT,  personal admin, outreach and their studies.

Ways to volunteer: Volunteers can become committee members,  and assist community members at the centre with everyday IT needs. We also run a social day, once a fortnight on Wednesday for soup, crafts, IT skills etc.

Requirements to volunteer: Volunteers must produce a police check, and have a Working with Vulnerable People card.

To get involved: Contact the Online Access Centre in person, or contact Catherine Langford or Ann on  03 6286 2094.

It's Our Community - Pantry Inc.

Located in Circle Street, New Norfolk

Aim: To provide relief for Derwent Valley residents by providing discounted food, household essentials and toiletries including personal care items.

Volunteer by:  

• Assisting in store
• Helping with deliveries
• Social media content.

Requirements to volunteer: Working With Vulnerable People Registration and/or National Police Check is required. Induction must be completed and full medical disclosure are required for insurance and emergencies.

To get involved: Application forms are available in-store on opening days, or by emailing wecare@itsourcommunity-pantry.com

New Norfolk Library – Libraries Tasmania

- Charles Street, New Norfolk

Aim: We provide places of welcome, learning and exploration. We connect people with information, heritage, ideas and each other, through real and virtual spaces, physical and online resources, and relevant and engaging activities.

Volunteer by:

• Home library courier
• 1:1 adult  literacy tutor
• General library volunteers

Requirements to volunteer: Working With Vulnerable People card, Libraries Tas can help you with this. It is important volunteers are familiar with and support the values, purpose and aims of Libraries Tasmania.

To get involved: Complete the Expression of Interest Form online. For more info see Libraries Tas Volunteering Info pack.

TygaFM - Derwent Valley Community Radio

Volunteer by: Presenting on air; administration; technical support; promotion

Requirements to volunteer: Working With Vulnerable People card,a desire to be involved and willingness to be trained in all aspects of the activities of the station.

To get involved: email secretary@tygafm.org.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS/HALLS

Bushy Park Market

Aim: To restore, renovate and maintain the Upper Derwent United Hall in Bushy Park as a functioning community building. The Bushy Park Market helps to generate funds necessary for restoration, renovation and maintenance of building.

Volunteer by: There are two ways to volunteer, however it is encouraged that volunteers perform both roles.

• Committee Member - Attend the Annual General Meeting of the Upper Derwent United Hall Inc. (usually held in the last week of July or the second week of August) and to indicate that one would like to be a committee member.
• Market Volunteer -  Bushy Park Market operates from 10.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday and 10.00am to 3.00pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).

Requirements to volunteer: National Police Check is mandatory for both Committee Members and Market Volunteers.

Market Volunteers must sign a Volunteer Agreement and Position Description. Experience in retail and/or customer service and cash handling is favoured but not mandatory.

To get involved: The date and time of the Annual General Meeting is posted at the Hall and the Bushy Park Roadhouse.  Additionally an advertisement is placed in The New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News and posted on the Bushy Park Market, Tasmania, Facebook page.  Committee members are required to attend meetings (usually ten per year) and to be willing to take on tasks for the benefit of the Hall.  

To volunteer for the Bushy Park Market, email uduh1911@gmail.com.

Maydena Community Association (MCA)

- a not for profit community organisation for the residents of Maydena ,Tyenna, Fitzgerald and interested stakeholders.

Aim: economic and community development and the long term sustainability of the Maydena township with the objectives of:

• Promoting a healthy and safe community
• Administering community assets
• Encouraging employment and educational resources in the community
• Encouraging social, recreational and cultural activities in the community.

Volunteer by: assisting in numerous opportunities which range from gardening to working bees as well as the RailTrack Riders.  A skills assessment will be done at the first meeting with new volunteers and a full induction process is then carried out.

To get involved: Contact the MCA via their facebook page or email maydenacommunityassociation@gmail.com for further information.

Molesworth Community Hall Inc

Volunteer by: we are responsible for maintenance of the hall & organising bookings for the hire of the hall.

To keep the hall operating we need people to join the committee and who would be willing to help out with occasional working bees. We only need a little of your time and your enthusiasm to contribute a little back to the local community. It's a great way to get to know other members of your community.

Requirements to volunteer: No specific skills are required to volunteer, just your desire to keep a valuable community space open as, without a viable committee, the hall would not be operational. Handyman or tradie skills are useful but we are looking for any member of the community who feels they can contribute by attending meetings, supporting with administrative skills etc.

Rotary Club of Derwent Valley

Aim: to provide service and funding to projects which will predominantly benefit the well-being of the Derwent Valley community. We also devote a smaller proportion of our funds to supporting  Rotary International Projects.

Volunteer by: applying to join our Club. We meet on the second & fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm, currently at the Salvos Centre in Hamilton Rd, New Norfolk. If you are unable to attend meetings but would like to help out with any of our fundraising activities we'd also like to hear from you.

You may come from any area of occupation or skill sets but a desire to assist & make a difference to our community is important. Enthusiasm & ideas are always welcome.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Derwent Valley SES Unit

Aim: The SES provide emergency assistance to hundreds of Tasmanians: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This would not be possible without the support of our 550 dedicated volunteers across the state who have saved the lives and property of countless Tasmanians.

Volunteer by: As an SES volunteer you work as part of a team and are provided with nationally recognised skills that mean you can support SES activities such as:

• road crash rescue
• storm and flood response
• search and rescue
• traffic management
• public events
• communications
• driving
• navigation
• unit administration
• operations support
• leadership

To get involved: If you’d like to become a volunteer with the SES, you can register your interest online.

Tasmania Fire Service Volunteers (Bushy Park, Lachlan,  Magra, Maydena, Molesworth, New Norfolk, Westerway)

Aim: Volunteers are a vital part of Tasmania Fire Service. Beyond our four career brigades, fire brigades in Tasmania are made up of highly skilled and dedicated volunteers drawn from the local community.

Volunteer by: Most TFS volunteers participate as operational firefighters. This involves responding to emergency incidents such as bushfires, structure fires, motor vehicle incidents, and other incidents where risks are posed to life and/or property. Operational roles may also involve undertaking hazard reduction activities and assisting other emergency agencies.

A growing number of volunteers participate as operational support members. These members provide vital support to brigades in areas like administration, training, equipment maintenance, events and fundraising, junior and cadet development, promotion and publicity, and volunteer recruitment.

Requirements to volunteer: Visit the TFS website for information about requirements for volunteering.

To get involved: For information about how to become a volunteer, visit the TFS website.

ENVIRONMENT

Derwent Valley Tidy Towns Inc.

Ways to volunteer: Anyone can assist with our organised clean-ups or just clean in their own or any area at a time of their own choosing.

Requirements to volunteer: It will be necessary to become a member ($10 annually) and we can then supply you with the equipment and training you will need to work safely.

To get involved: Call Tim on 0409856002, or email dvtidytowns@tutanota.com

Wildcare Friends of Mt Field

Aim: To manage, maintain and preserve Mt Field National Park.

Volunteer by: helping to manage Mt Field National Park and nearby reserves through a range of activities, including minor maintenance work on walking tracks and huts mainly in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of the Park.

Taking part in working bees in or near Mt Field National Park, usually on the third Saturday of the month

To get involved: Volunteers should be members of Wildcare Tasmania - Join here.

Register as a volunteer with the Parks and Wildlife Service.

Email mtfieldfriends@gmail.com or register for a working bee on the Wildcare events calendar.

Wildcare Friends of Wellington Park

Aim: To manage, maintain and preserve Mt Wellington Park.

Volunteer by: Help with control or eradication of weeds in Wellington Park and to maintain tracks in the park.

Taking part in working bees in or near Wellington Park, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.

Autumn, winter and spring working bees usually involve weeding, and summer working bees usually involve track maintenance in the part of the park managed by Tas Parks and Wildlife Service.

Requirements to volunteer: Volunteers should be members of Wildcare Tasmania - Join here.

Register as a volunteer with the Parks and Wildlife Service.

To get involved: Email wellingtonparkbushcare@gmail.com or register for a working bee on the Wildcare events calendar.

Willow Warriors

(with Derwent Catchment Project)

Aim:

Volunteer by: Monthly workshops with the Willow Warriors Volunteers (involves treating willows, river rehabilitation)

During summer, there are at least three working bees targeting weeds.

Requirements to volunteer: Work is outdoors and exposed to the elements so volunteers should be comfortable on uneven ground and getting covered in dirt, mud, and water.

To get involved: Register to volunteer

SPECIAL INTEREST

Derwent Valley Arts

Aim: Empowering creativity and connections through collective passion, Derwent Valley Arts fuels inspiration, enriching and transforming our community through the power of art.

Volunteer by: There are a number of ways to get involved with Derwent Valley Arts, from becoming a gallery minder at The Barracks to providing light maintenance of the grounds. We're also looking for people with particular interests and skills to help with organising events, festivals and programs.

We are always in need of new volunteers to help at The Barracks Art Gallery, specifically with minding the exhibition space on weekends. It's a great way to meet interesting people and enjoy a wonderful variety of art exhibitions in the process.

Requirements to volunteer: There are no pre-requisites for becoming a gallery minder, just a love for community and art.

To get involved: We would love to hear from you at dvartsvolunteer@gmail.com

Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team (D’FAT)

Aim: Advise organisations and individuals on youth issues and concerns, develop activities and projects for young people.

DFAT's objectives are:

• To increase awareness of and address youth issues and concerns
• To provide opportunities for community involvement
• To facilitate and promote consultation between young people and community groups and all levels of government
• To represent the views of young people
• To develop young leaders
• To promote a positive image of young people
• To support and co-ordinate activities and projects for young people

Ways to volunteer: Membership is open to young people (12 – 25 years) in the Derwent Valley Local Government Area.

To get involved: D’FAT meets fortnightly on Thursday 7.00 PM at The Salvation Army, Derwent Valley Corps, 79 Hamilton Road, New Norfolk.

Email them on info@dfat.com.au or contact them through their Facebook page

Tynwald Park parkrun

Aim: To deliver a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event that gets people moving and helps build a healthier community in the Derwent Valley. You can Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Volunteer by: There is something for everyone at parkrun, you could be setting up the course, scanning people’s barcodes at the finish or ensuring everyone gets safely around the route as a marshal. You can find a full list of the roles here. We never ask anybody to do anything they're not comfortable with and if you want to do a particular volunteer role, please let us know and we'll try to accommodate.

Requirements to volunteer: parkrun events take place every week and everyone is welcome to volunteer.

There are plenty of opportunities to try new roles, apply your skills or learn new ones, be with friends and family, meet people and be a part of the parkrun community.

You don’t need any experience of parkrun, or of volunteering. There are a range of roles to choose from, and many of them can be combined with walking or running too. You can volunteer alone or team up with someone else, and there are always people on hand if you have any questions.

Every time you volunteer gets you one step closer to an official parkrun milestone, which rewards those who have volunteered 10 (for those under 18), 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500 times.

To get involved: email tynwaldpark@parkrun.com.au; message the Tynwald Park parkrun page on Facebook, visit their website; or just turn up and speak with a volunteer on the day.

SPORTING GROUPS

New Norfolk Junior Football Club

Aim: The New Norfolk Junior Football Club strives to be a welcoming, inclusive and successful club, providing opportunity for young players to develop in a safe, caring and enjoyable environment. The club is dedicated to the teaching and promotion of Australian Rules Football, maximising the enjoyment, development and potential of individual players whilst providing players and their families with a positive football and social experience.

Volunteer by: It takes a lot of work to run a football club and there are lots of ways to get involved. That might mean helping out in our canteen, joining our committee or sharing your footy skills at training.
Each year we put the call out for coaches for our teams and would love to hear from people out there who have football skills and experience that might be able to take on a team of their own, or help out one of our existing coaches. We are also hoping to do more work in the fundraising/sponsorship space and would welcome anyone with experience in this area to get in contact with us.

Requirements to volunteer: Those working directly with children in roles such as Coach require a valid Working With Vulnerable People Card. Coaching are also required to complete an AFL Tasmania coaching accreditation which we put them through at no cost to them.

To get involved: email us at newnorfolkjfc@gmail.com, or call Secretary Sarah on 0419 005 177.

New Norfolk Panthers Soccer Club

Volunteer by: You can take a position on the committee and coaching panel, helping on games days setting up the fields and in the canteen.

Requirements to volunteer: Volunteers will need a Working With Vulnerable People card (the club will pay for this if volunteering with us is the only reason they need this).